Silvery Blaze underneath Blooming

#cac88c RGB(202,200,140)

About this color

Silvery Blaze underneath Blooming occupies the light, moderate end of the yellow spectrum, defined by its coordinates #cac88c — RGB(202, 200, 140).

#cac88cRGB(202, 200, 140)

HSL 58° · 37% saturation · 67% lightness

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Psychology

Light yellows feel airy and optimistic, evoking sunshine, openness, and gentle warmth.

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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 practice, this light shade works best as backgrounds, cards, and large surface areas where readability of dark text is the priority. It recedes quietly, allowing content to take the lead.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, combine this yellow with deep indigo for high-contrast drama, or with dusty sage and off-white for a palette of sunlit calm.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Silvery Blaze underneath Blooming
HEX
#cac88c
RGB
rgb(202,200,140)
RGB%
rgb(79.2%,78.4%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(58,37%,67%)
HSV
hsv(58,31%,79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,31,21)
LAB
lab(79,-9,30)
LCH
lch(79,31,107)
sRGB
(0.792,0.784,0.549)
HEX8
#cac88cff
CSS Name
Decimal
202200140

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Color info

Lightness
67%
Saturation
37%
Hue
58°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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