Candelabra Color – #e1c161: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Candelabra color hex code is #e1c161, and it is composed of 88% red, 76% green and 38% blue.
Candelabra is a light, muted, and warm color at 57% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Candelabra color (#e1c161) against dark backgrounds.

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Candelabra Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Candelabra, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e1c161 |
| RGB | rgb(225,193,97) |
| HSL | hsl(45,68.1%,63.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 57, 12 |
| HSV | 45, 57, 88 |
| RGB % | 88, 76, 38 |
| XYZ | 52.3, 55, 19.2 |
| LAB | 79, 0.1, 51.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 57% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.75 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12 (passes WCAG AA) |









