lightgoldenrod 1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFEC8B?

RGB(255, 236, 139), HSL(50,2, 100,0%, 77,3%), CMYK(0,0%, 7,5%, 45,5%, 0,0%).

Q: Does #FFEC8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

1,19:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FFEC8B

X11 color

Overview

#FFEC8B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 255, 236, 139, in HSL 50.2°, 100.0%, 77.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 7.5%, 45.5%, 0.0%. The nearest named color is lightgoldenrod 1.

Light Goldenrod 1 (#FFEC8B) is a pale, warm lemon-yellow from the X11 light goldenrod family, slightly deeper and warmer than lemon chiffon. It has the quality of pale sunshine, fresh honey, or lightly toasted bread—warm, inviting, and gentle. It is effective as a soft warm accent or highlight color in light, airy design compositions.

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HEX

#FFEC8B

RGB

255, 236, 139

HSL

50,2, 100,0%, 77,3%

HSV

50,2, 45,5%, 100,0%

CMYK

0,0%, 7,5%, 45,5%, 0,0%

OKLCH

0,9381 0,1196 98,5

Properti

Hangat Terang Terdekat: lightgoldenrod 1

Psikologi Warna

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.