Candlelight Color – #fcd917: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Candlelight color hex code is #fcd917, and it is composed of 99% red, 85% green and 9% blue.
Candlelight is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 91% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Candlelight color (#fcd917) against dark backgrounds.

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Candlelight Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Candlelight, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fcd917 |
| RGB | rgb(252,217,23) |
| HSL | hsl(51,97.4%,53.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 91, 1 |
| HSV | 51, 91, 99 |
| RGB % | 99, 85, 9 |
| XYZ | 65.1, 70.4, 11 |
| LAB | 87.2, -4.1, 84.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 91% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.39 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.08 (passes WCAG AA) |
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