When Halcyon Alabaster beyond Enchanting

#cec17e RGB(206,193,126)

About this color

When Halcyon Alabaster beyond Enchanting carries its coordinates at #cec17e: a light yellow with moderate saturation.

#cec17eRGB(206, 193, 126)

HSL 50° · 45% 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

Practically, this light yellow is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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
When Halcyon Alabaster beyond Enchanting
HEX
#cec17e
RGB
rgb(206,193,126)
RGB%
rgb(80.8%,75.7%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(50,45%,65%)
HSV
hsv(50,39%,81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,39,19)
LAB
lab(78,-5,35)
LCH
lch(78,35,98)
sRGB
(0.808,0.757,0.494)
HEX8
#cec17eff
CSS Name
Decimal
206193126

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Color info

Lightness
65%
Saturation
45%
Hue
50°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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