When Idyllic Candle amid Filtering

#eae5ce RGB(234,229,206)

About this color

When Idyllic Candle amid Filtering occupies the very light, moderate end of the yellow spectrum, defined by its coordinates #eae5ce — RGB(234, 229, 206).

#eae5ceRGB(234, 229, 206)

HSL 49° · 40% saturation · 86% 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 very 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
When Idyllic Candle amid Filtering
HEX
#eae5ce
RGB
rgb(234,229,206)
RGB%
rgb(91.8%,89.8%,80.8%)
HSL
hsl(49,40%,86%)
HSV
hsv(49,12%,92%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,12,8)
LAB
lab(91,-2,12)
LCH
lch(91,12,99)
sRGB
(0.918,0.898,0.808)
HEX8
#eae5ceff
CSS Name
Decimal
234229206

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Color info

Lightness
86%
Saturation
40%
Hue
49°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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