Candle Glow
Also known as: Chess Ivory, Spanish Cream, Burnished Cream, Tiger Tail
As a pale take on orange, Candle Glow carries warm and inviting energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Candle Glow
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.19:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.58:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Candle Glow background: #000000
Palettes featuring Candle Glow
Candle Glow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candle Glow
Candle Glow triad
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.
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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