#FBD66A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FBD66A?

RGB(251, 214, 106), HSL(44.7, 94.8%, 70.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 14.7%, 57.8%, 1.6%).

Q: Does #FBD66A meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.41:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FBD66A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 251, 214, 106, in HSL 44.7°, 94.8%, 70.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 14.7%, 57.8%, 1.6%. The nearest named color is Dandelion.

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Color Values

HEX

#FBD66A

RGB

251, 214, 106

HSL

44.7, 94.8%, 70.0%

HSV

44.7, 57.8%, 98.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 14.7%, 57.8%, 1.6%

OKLCH

0.8867 0.1331 90.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Dandelion

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.