Candlelight
Also known as: Evil-Lyn , Egg Yolk Sunrise , Sunflower Yellow , Simpsons Yellow
On screen, Candlelight registers as bright and alert: a medium yellow at home in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Candlelight
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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 Candlelight 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 1.39:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.08:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Candlelight background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Candlelight
Candlelight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candlelight
Candlelight triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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