The Cape upon Dusty Fitting

#747952 RGB(116,121,82)

About this color

The Cape upon Dusty Fitting is a medium-dark yellow with a muted character, positioned at #747952 on the color spectrum.

#747952RGB(116, 121, 82)

HSL 68° · 19% 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
The Cape upon Dusty Fitting
HEX
#747952
RGB
rgb(116,121,82)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,47.5%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(68,19%,40%)
HSV
hsv(68,32%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,0,32,53)
LAB
lab(49,-9,21)
LCH
lch(49,23,113)
sRGB
(0.455,0.475,0.322)
HEX8
#747952ff
CSS Name
Decimal
116121082

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
19%
Hue
68°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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