When the Translucent Alabaster upon Exalting

#f5f5a8 RGB(245,245,168)

About this color

When the Translucent Alabaster upon Exalting occupies the very light, intense end of the yellow spectrum, defined by its coordinates #f5f5a8 — RGB(245, 245, 168).

#f5f5a8RGB(245, 245, 168)

HSL 60° · 79% saturation · 81% 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 the Translucent Alabaster upon Exalting
HEX
#f5f5a8
RGB
rgb(245,245,168)
RGB%
rgb(96.1%,96.1%,65.9%)
HSL
hsl(60,79%,81%)
HSV
hsv(60,31%,96%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,31,4)
LAB
lab(95,-11,37)
LCH
lch(95,39,107)
sRGB
(0.961,0.961,0.659)
HEX8
#f5f5a8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
245245168

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Color info

Lightness
81%
Saturation
79%
Hue
60°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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