The Candle by Rarefied Filtering

#d7d1a2 RGB(215,209,162)

About this color

The Candle by Rarefied Filtering presents itself as a light, moderate yellow shade, sitting at #d7d1a2 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#d7d1a2RGB(215, 209, 162)

HSL 53° · 40% saturation · 74% 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

A light yellow like this is most useful 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 formats

Name
The Candle by Rarefied Filtering
HEX
#d7d1a2
RGB
rgb(215,209,162)
RGB%
rgb(84.3%,82%,63.5%)
HSL
hsl(53,40%,74%)
HSV
hsv(53,25%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,3,25,16)
LAB
lab(83,-5,24)
LCH
lch(83,25,102)
sRGB
(0.843,0.82,0.635)
HEX8
#d7d1a2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
215209162

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Color info

Lightness
74%
Saturation
40%
Hue
53°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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