#ECEE8C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECEE8C?

RGB(236, 238, 140), HSL(61,2, 74,2%, 74,1%), CMYK(0,8%, 0,0%, 41,2%, 6,7%).

Q: Does #ECEE8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

1,22:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ECEE8C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 236, 238, 140, in HSL 61.2°, 74.2%, 74.1%, and in CMYK 0.8%, 0.0%, 41.2%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is khaki 2.

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Farbwerte

HEX

#ECEE8C

RGB

236, 238, 140

HSL

61,2, 74,2%, 74,1%

HSV

61,2, 41,2%, 93,3%

CMYK

0,8%, 0,0%, 41,2%, 6,7%

OKLCH

0,9266 0,1209 109,6

Eigenschaften

Kühl Hell Nächste: khaki 2

Farbpsychologie

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.