The Blithe Candle upon Expanding

#c1be8b RGB(193,190,139)

About this color

The Blithe Candle upon Expanding settles into a light yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #c1be8b, RGB(193, 190, 139).

#c1be8bRGB(193, 190, 139)

HSL 57° · 30% saturation · 65% lightness

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Psychology

Mid yellow is simultaneously cheerful and attention-grabbing — used where things need to be noticed.

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History

Indian Yellow, a pigment used in Mughal miniature painting, was produced from the urine of mango-fed cows — an extraordinary material history hidden behind a simple hue.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, yellow's complementary is violet — a pairing that feels both surprising and resolved. For a softer approach, yellows work well with warm greys, natural linens, and ochres.

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Color formats

Name
The Blithe Candle upon Expanding
HEX
#c1be8b
RGB
rgb(193,190,139)
RGB%
rgb(75.7%,74.5%,54.5%)
HSL
hsl(57,30%,65%)
HSV
hsv(57,28%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,28,24)
LAB
lab(76,-7,26)
LCH
lch(76,27,105)
sRGB
(0.757,0.745,0.545)
HEX8
#c1be8bff
CSS Name
Decimal
193190139

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Color info

Lightness
65%
Saturation
30%
Hue
57°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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