The Candle till Diffuse Lightening

#fff08d RGB(255,240,141)

About this color

The Candle till Diffuse Lightening presents itself as a light, intense yellow shade, sitting at #fff08d in the 24-bit RGB space.

#fff08dRGB(255, 240, 141)

HSL 52° · 100% saturation · 78% 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

A light yellow like this is most useful 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Candle till Diffuse Lightening
HEX
#fff08d
RGB
rgb(255,240,141)
RGB%
rgb(100%,94.1%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(52,100%,78%)
HSV
hsv(52,45%,100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,45,0)
LAB
lab(94,-8,49)
LCH
lch(94,50,99)
sRGB
(1,0.941,0.553)
HEX8
#fff08dff
CSS Name
Decimal
255240141

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Color info

Lightness
78%
Saturation
100%
Hue
52°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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