Sheer Alabaster between Whirling

#e4d186 RGB(228,209,134)

About this color

Sheer Alabaster between Whirling settles into a light yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #e4d186, RGB(228, 209, 134).

#e4d186RGB(228, 209, 134)

HSL 48° · 64% saturation · 71% 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
Sheer Alabaster between Whirling
HEX
#e4d186
RGB
rgb(228,209,134)
RGB%
rgb(89.4%,82%,52.5%)
HSL
hsl(48,64%,71%)
HSV
hsv(48,41%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,41,11)
LAB
lab(84,-4,40)
LCH
lch(84,40,96)
sRGB
(0.894,0.82,0.525)
HEX8
#e4d186ff
CSS Name
Decimal
228209134

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Color info

Lightness
71%
Saturation
64%
Hue
48°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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