#FEDE95

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FEDE95?

RGB(254, 222, 149), HSL(41.7, 98.1%, 79.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 12.6%, 41.3%, 0.4%).

Q: Does #FEDE95 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.3:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FEDE95 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 254, 222, 149, in HSL 41.7°, 98.1%, 79.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 12.6%, 41.3%, 0.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-Y Medium Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#FEDE95

RGB

254, 222, 149

HSL

41.7, 98.1%, 79.0%

HSV

41.7, 41.3%, 99.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 12.6%, 41.3%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.9111 0.0979 86.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 0530-Y Medium Yellow

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.