When Meditative Bluff under Fording

#6e6e5e RGB(110,110,94)

About this color

When Meditative Bluff under Fording is a medium-dark yellow with a muted character, positioned at #6e6e5e on the color spectrum.

#6e6e5eRGB(110, 110, 94)

HSL 60° · 8% saturation · 40% lightness

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Psychology

Mid yellow is simultaneously cheerful and attention-grabbing — used where things need to be noticed.

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History

Indian Yellow, a pigment used in Mughal miniature painting, was produced from the urine of mango-fed cows — an extraordinary material history hidden behind a simple hue.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, yellow's complementary is violet — a pairing that feels both surprising and resolved. For a softer approach, yellows work well with warm greys, natural linens, and ochres.

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Color formats

Name
When Meditative Bluff under Fording
HEX
#6e6e5e
RGB
rgb(110,110,94)
RGB%
rgb(43.1%,43.1%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(60,8%,40%)
HSV
hsv(60,15%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,15,57)
LAB
lab(46,-3,9)
LCH
lch(46,9,108)
sRGB
(0.431,0.431,0.369)
HEX8
#6e6e5eff
CSS Name
Decimal
110110094

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
8%
Hue
60°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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