Candlelight is a
warm medium color with the hex code #FCD827.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
252, 216, 39 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 14%, 85%, 1% for print applications.
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Candlelight
#FCD827
Candlelight color values
- HEX
- #FCD827
- RGB
- 252, 216, 39
- HSL
- 50°, 97%, 57%
- CMYK
- 0, 14, 85, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Candlelight sits at 50° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Candlelight is rendered as rgb(252, 216, 39), where the red channel dominates at 252, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Candlelight translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 14M 85Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 14% magenta, 85% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Candlelight
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FCD827;
--brand-primary-rgb: 252, 216, 39;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FCD827',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 14%
Y: 85%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(252, 216, 39)
rgba(252, 216, 39, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 50° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FCD827?
#FCD827 is Candlelight, a warm medium color with RGB values of 252, 216, 39. It has a hue of 50°, 97%
saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FCD827?
The RGB color code for #FCD827 is rgb(252, 216, 39). This means it contains 252 red,
216 green, and 39 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Candlelight a warm or cool color?
Candlelight (#FCD827) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FCD827 in CSS?
You can use #FCD827 in CSS with:
background-color: #FCD827; or color: #FCD827; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 216, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 85%, 1%.