The Blithe Alabaster till Mellowing

#e2e3ab RGB(226,227,171)

About this color

The Blithe Alabaster till Mellowing occupies the light, vivid end of the yellow spectrum, defined by its coordinates #e2e3ab — RGB(226, 227, 171).

#e2e3abRGB(226, 227, 171)

HSL 61° · 50% saturation · 78% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Blithe Alabaster till Mellowing
HEX
#e2e3ab
RGB
rgb(226,227,171)
RGB%
rgb(88.6%,89%,67.1%)
HSL
hsl(61,50%,78%)
HSV
hsv(61,25%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,25,11)
LAB
lab(89,-9,27)
LCH
lch(89,28,108)
sRGB
(0.886,0.89,0.671)
HEX8
#e2e3abff
CSS Name
Decimal
226227171

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Color info

Lightness
78%
Saturation
50%
Hue
61°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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