Candlelight
Also known as: Evil-Lyn, Egg Yolk Sunrise, Sunflower Yellow, Simpsons Yellow
Part of the yellow family, Candlelight pairs a medium base with a bright and alert presence — ideal for cheerful branding and kids' apps. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.08:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Candlelight color codes
- HEX
- #FCD917
- RGB
- rgb(252, 217, 23)
- RGBA
- rgba(252, 217, 23, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(51, 97%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(51, 91%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 14%, 91%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(87.7 0.8 84.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.8% 0.180 97.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 1.3
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Candlelight works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Candlelight
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Candlelight 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 1.39:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.08:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Candlelight background: #000000
Palettes featuring Candlelight
Candlelight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candlelight
Candlelight triad
Similar colors
- Gold#FFD700 · ΔE 1.3
- Dandelion#FEDF08 · ΔE 1.7
- Golden Boy#FFDD44 · ΔE 2.4
- Royal Star#FEDE4F · ΔE 3.3
- Anna Banana#F5D547 · ΔE 3.3
- Broom#EECC24 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Candlelight is closest to Icy Plains.
Candlelight FAQs
What color is Candlelight?
Candlelight is a medium yellow with the hex code #FCD917. In HSL terms it has a hue of 51°, 97% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Candlelight?
The hex code for Candlelight is #FCD917. In RGB it's rgb(252, 217, 23), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 14%, 91%, 1%).
What colors go well with Candlelight?
Candlelight pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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