#FDD778

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FDD778?

RGB(253, 215, 120), HSL(42.9, 97.1%, 73.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 15.0%, 52.6%, 0.8%).

Q: Does #FDD778 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.38:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FDD778 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 253, 215, 120, in HSL 42.9°, 97.1%, 73.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 15.0%, 52.6%, 0.8%. The nearest named color is Dandelion.

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Color Values

HEX

#FDD778

RGB

253, 215, 120

HSL

42.9, 97.1%, 73.1%

HSV

42.9, 52.6%, 99.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 15.0%, 52.6%, 0.8%

OKLCH

0.8922 0.1218 88.1

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.