YG441 #E8DABE RGB 232, 218, 190

Putty — #E8DABE

Putty is a natural, light amber color with the catalog reference YG441. Its hex value #E8DABE makes it useful for work that calls for a light tone in the amber family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.

Color values

Hex value
#E8DABE
RGB
rgb(232, 218, 190)
HSL
hsl(40°, 48%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 9%)

This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.

Markers in this color

Model availability follows the archived chart. Choose a marker to see its documented set contents.

Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary

Best uses

Useful for honey, warm wood, golden hour light, leather, brass and brown skin under warm light.

Mixing & layering

Layer over Peach Pull (YR370) for a smooth transition. Pair with Neutral Gray No.2 (NG276) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Green Gray No.6 (GG65).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Putty?
The hex code for Putty is #E8DABE. In RGB that is 232, 218, 190.
What colour is Putty?
It is a light amber color.
What colours pair well with Putty?
The direct complement is Neutral Gray No.2 (NG276). Analogous neighbour: Peach Pull (YR370).
What is Putty used for?
Useful for honey, warm wood, golden hour light, leather, brass and brown skin under warm light.

About this colour data

This independent reference separates recorded source data from computed screen values and known physical-colour limitations.

Maintained by
Max Tymoshyn
Data version
finecolour-chart-2018
Reference checked

Recorded data

Printed codes, color labels and model symbols are transcribed from this archived chart. RGB previews are converted from its artwork. This does not establish current availability.

Computed data

RGB display values, previews, and colour relationships are calculated by the website from each stored HEX reference.

Physical colour

A screen preview does not replace a physical swatch; paper, layering, nib condition, lighting, and the display can all change appearance.

Unknowns

This catalog does not establish manufacturing tolerances, laboratory measurements, batch variation, current availability, discontinued or renamed codes, or complete manufacturer product-line coverage.

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