#DCD79F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DCD79F?

RGB(220, 215, 159), HSL(55,1, 46,6%, 74,3%), CMYK(0,0%, 2,3%, 27,7%, 13,7%).

Q: Does #DCD79F meet WCAG contrast on white?

1,47:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DCD79F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 220, 215, 159, in HSL 55.1°, 46.6%, 74.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 2.3%, 27.7%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is palegoldenrod.

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Valeurs de couleur

HEX

#DCD79F

RGB

220, 215, 159

HSL

55,1, 46,6%, 74,3%

HSV

55,1, 27,7%, 86,3%

CMYK

0,0%, 2,3%, 27,7%, 13,7%

OKLCH

0,8696 0,0732 103,5

Propriétés

Chaud Clair Le plus proche : palegoldenrod

Psychologie des couleurs

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.