Candle Glow
Also known as: Chess Ivory , Spanish Cream , Burnished Cream , Tiger Tail
A vivid orange with a warm and inviting character, Candle Glow works well for fitness brands and autumn palettes. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.58:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Candle Glow color codes
- HEX
- #FFE8C3
- RGB
- rgb(255, 232, 195)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 232, 195, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 100%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 24%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 24%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(93.2 4.0 21.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.0% 0.054 79.7)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: blanchedalmond #FFEBCD · ΔE 2.2
- RAL 1015: Light ivory #E6D2B5 · ΔE 5.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Candle Glow works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Candle Glow
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Candle Glow by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.19:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.58:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Candle Glow background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Candle Glow
Candle Glow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candle Glow
Candle Glow triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Saturn #FAE5BF · ΔE 1.2
- Butter Up #F4E0BB · ΔE 2.2
- Pastry #F8DEB8 · ΔE 2.3
- Biscuit #FEEDCA · ΔE 2.4
- Cameo #F2DEBC · ΔE 2.5
- Bisque #FFE4C4 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Candle Glow is closest to Cotton Boll .
FAQ
Candle Glow FAQs
What color is Candle Glow?
Candle Glow is a light orange with the hex code #FFE8C3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 100% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Candle Glow?
The hex code for Candle Glow is #FFE8C3. In RGB it's rgb(255, 232, 195), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 24%, 0%).
What colors go well with Candle Glow?
Candle Glow pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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