The Distant Cape circa Delineating

#7b7450 RGB(123,116,80)

About this color

The Distant Cape circa Delineating settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #7b7450, RGB(123, 116, 80).

#7b7450RGB(123, 116, 80)

HSL 50° · 21% 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
The Distant Cape circa Delineating
HEX
#7b7450
RGB
rgb(123,116,80)
RGB%
rgb(48.2%,45.5%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(50,21%,40%)
HSV
hsv(50,35%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,35,52)
LAB
lab(49,-3,21)
LCH
lch(49,21,98)
sRGB
(0.482,0.455,0.314)
HEX8
#7b7450ff
CSS Name
Decimal
123116080

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
21%
Hue
50°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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