Tawny Border beside Bordering

#787156 RGB(120,113,86)

About this color

Tawny Border beside Bordering is a medium-dark yellow with a muted character, positioned at #787156 on the color spectrum.

#787156RGB(120, 113, 86)

HSL 48° · 17% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Tawny Border beside Bordering
HEX
#787156
RGB
rgb(120,113,86)
RGB%
rgb(47.1%,44.3%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(48,17%,40%)
HSV
hsv(48,28%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,28,53)
LAB
lab(48,-2,16)
LCH
lch(48,16,97)
sRGB
(0.471,0.443,0.337)
HEX8
#787156ff
CSS Name
Decimal
120113086

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
17%
Hue
48°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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