Beaming Candle upon Enkindling

#f5efbc RGB(245,239,188)

About this color

Beaming Candle upon Enkindling occupies the very light, vivid end of the yellow spectrum, defined by its coordinates #f5efbc — RGB(245, 239, 188).

#f5efbcRGB(245, 239, 188)

HSL 54° · 74% saturation · 85% lightness

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Psychology

Light yellows feel airy and optimistic, evoking sunshine, openness, and gentle warmth.

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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 practice, this very light shade works best 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

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
Beaming Candle upon Enkindling
HEX
#f5efbc
RGB
rgb(245,239,188)
RGB%
rgb(96.1%,93.7%,73.7%)
HSL
hsl(54,74%,85%)
HSV
hsv(54,23%,96%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,23,4)
LAB
lab(94,-6,25)
LCH
lch(94,26,103)
sRGB
(0.961,0.937,0.737)
HEX8
#f5efbcff
CSS Name
Decimal
245239188

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Color info

Lightness
85%
Saturation
74%
Hue
54°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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