#FFE8B6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFE8B6?

RGB(255, 232, 182), HSL(41.1, 100.0%, 85.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 9.0%, 28.6%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FFE8B6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.2:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FFE8B6 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 255, 232, 182, in HSL 41.1°, 100.0%, 85.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.0%, 28.6%, 0.0%. The nearest named color is Banana Mania.

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Color Values

HEX

#FFE8B6

RGB

255, 232, 182

HSL

41.1, 100.0%, 85.7%

HSV

41.1, 28.6%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.0%, 28.6%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9376 0.069 86.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Banana Mania

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.