Light Yellow

The color #DCE6AE is a light yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 220, 230, 174 and HSL values of 71°, 53%, 79%.

Color Values for #DCE6AE

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HEX:
#DCE6AE
RGB:
rgb(220,230,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(71,53%,79%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 24%, 10%) Copied!

Color Composition of #DCE6AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #DCE6AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 86.3%
Green: 90.2%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #DCE6AE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #DCE6AE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #DCE6AE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #DCE6AE

The complementary color for #DCE6AE is #B7ADE6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #DCE6AE

The analogous colors for #DCE6AE are #E6D4AD and #BFE6AD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #DCE6AE

The triadic colors for #DCE6AE are #ADDBE6 and #E6ADDB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #DCE6AE

These are the darker variations of #DCE6AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #B0B88B and #848A68. This progression shows how #DCE6AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #DCE6AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #E3EBBE and #EAF0CE. This progression shows how #DCE6AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #DCE6AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #DCE6AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #DCE6AE

Companies and brands that incorporate #DCE6AE in their visual identity.

#DCE6AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #DCE6AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #DCE6AE is a light yellow with RGB values of 220, 230, 174 and HSL values of 71°, 53%, 79%.

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