Plain Brook despite Inscribing

#7b7356 RGB(123,115,86)

About this color

Plain Brook despite Inscribing settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #7b7356, RGB(123, 115, 86).

#7b7356RGB(123, 115, 86)

HSL 47° · 18% saturation · 41% 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
Plain Brook despite Inscribing
HEX
#7b7356
RGB
rgb(123,115,86)
RGB%
rgb(48.2%,45.1%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(47,18%,41%)
HSV
hsv(47,30%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,30,52)
LAB
lab(48,-2,17)
LCH
lch(48,17,97)
sRGB
(0.482,0.451,0.337)
HEX8
#7b7356ff
CSS Name
Decimal
123115086

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
18%
Hue
47°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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