When the Celestial Aurora opposite Lifting

#e3e568 RGB(227,229,104)

About this color

When the Celestial Aurora opposite Lifting settles into a light yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #e3e568, RGB(227, 229, 104).

#e3e568RGB(227, 229, 104)

HSL 61° · 71% 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

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Celestial Aurora opposite Lifting
HEX
#e3e568
RGB
rgb(227,229,104)
RGB%
rgb(89%,89.8%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(61,71%,65%)
HSV
hsv(61,55%,90%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,55,10)
LAB
lab(89,-17,60)
LCH
lch(89,62,106)
sRGB
(0.89,0.898,0.408)
HEX8
#e3e568ff
CSS Name
Decimal
227229104

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Color info

Lightness
65%
Saturation
71%
Hue
61°
Chroma
62
Temperature
WarmCool
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