Transparent Alabaster between Shining

#dcd4ac RGB(220,212,172)

About this color

Transparent Alabaster between Shining occupies the light, moderate end of the yellow spectrum, defined by its coordinates #dcd4ac — RGB(220, 212, 172).

#dcd4acRGB(220, 212, 172)

HSL 50° · 41% saturation · 77% lightness

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Psychology

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

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History

Yellow ochre is one of the oldest pigments known — used in the Lascaux cave paintings over 17,000 years ago, it remains a staple of artists' palettes today.

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Design use

In design practice, this light shade works best as a base layer in light-mode design systems, lending warmth or cool clarity to an otherwise white canvas. Works well with a bold complementary accent.

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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 formats

Name
Transparent Alabaster between Shining
HEX
#dcd4ac
RGB
rgb(220,212,172)
RGB%
rgb(86.3%,83.1%,67.5%)
HSL
hsl(50,41%,77%)
HSV
hsv(50,22%,86%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,22,14)
LAB
lab(85,-4,21)
LCH
lch(85,21,101)
sRGB
(0.863,0.831,0.675)
HEX8
#dcd4acff
CSS Name
Decimal
220212172

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Color info

Lightness
77%
Saturation
41%
Hue
50°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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