#FFEFB5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFEFB5?

RGB(255, 239, 181), HSL(47.0, 100.0%, 85.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 6.3%, 29.0%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FFEFB5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.15:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FFEFB5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 255, 239, 181, in HSL 47.0°, 100.0%, 85.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 6.3%, 29.0%, 0.0%. The nearest named color is Banana Mania.

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Color Values

HEX

#FFEFB5

RGB

255, 239, 181

HSL

47.0, 100.0%, 85.5%

HSV

47.0, 29.0%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.3%, 29.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9511 0.076 94.5

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.