#FEF9A7

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FEF9A7?

RGB(254, 249, 167), HSL(56.6, 97.8%, 82.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 2.0%, 34.3%, 0.4%).

Q: Does #FEF9A7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.09:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FEF9A7 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 254, 249, 167, in HSL 56.6°, 97.8%, 82.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 2.0%, 34.3%, 0.4%. The nearest named color is Green Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#FEF9A7

RGB

254, 249, 167

HSL

56.6, 97.8%, 82.5%

HSV

56.6, 34.3%, 99.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.0%, 34.3%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.9677 0.1024 105.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Green 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.