RAL 1012 Lemon Yellow

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C7B446?

RGB(199, 180, 70), HSL(51,2, 53,5%, 52,7%), CMYK(0,0%, 9,5%, 64,8%, 22,0%).

Q: Does #C7B446 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2,09:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#C7B446

RAL color

RAL 1012 Lemon Yellow (#C7B446) is a muted, slightly green-tinged yellow from the RAL Classic system — a more restrained, desaturated yellow compared to bright signal yellows. This measured lemon tone is used in European graphic standards, safety signage that requires less visual aggression than signal yellow, and mid-key decorative applications.

Valeurs de couleur

HEX

#C7B446

RGB

199, 180, 70

HSL

51,2, 53,5%, 52,7%

HSV

51,2, 64,8%, 78,0%

CMYK

0,0%, 9,5%, 64,8%, 22,0%

OKLCH

0,7655 0,1303 99,5

Propriétés

Chaud Clair Le plus proche : RAL 1012 Lemon Yellow

Psychologie des couleurs

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.