The Sublime Alabaster During Flaring

#e1d5ab RGB(225,213,171)

About this color

The Sublime Alabaster During Flaring is a light yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #e1d5ab on the color spectrum.

#e1d5abRGB(225, 213, 171)

HSL 47° · 47% saturation · 78% lightness

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Psychology

A pale yellow is one of the least aggressive hues — readable as cautious positivity or soft illumination.

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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

Light enough to serve 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

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 Sublime Alabaster During Flaring
HEX
#e1d5ab
RGB
rgb(225,213,171)
RGB%
rgb(88.2%,83.5%,67.1%)
HSL
hsl(47,47%,78%)
HSV
hsv(47,24%,88%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,5,24,12)
LAB
lab(85,-2,22)
LCH
lch(85,22,95)
sRGB
(0.882,0.835,0.671)
HEX8
#e1d5abff
CSS Name
Decimal
225213171

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Color info

Lightness
78%
Saturation
47%
Hue
47°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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