The Arch despite Methodical Reckoning

#868662 RGB(134,134,98)

About this color

The Arch despite Methodical Reckoning presents itself as a medium-dark, muted yellow shade, sitting at #868662 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#868662RGB(134, 134, 98)

HSL 60° · 16% saturation · 45% lightness

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Psychology

Yellow stimulates attention and optimism; at medium lightness it is highly visible and hard to ignore.

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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

At medium lightness, this yellow is flexible enough to serve as 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

In terms of colour combinations, combine this yellow with deep indigo for high-contrast drama, or with dusty sage and off-white for a palette of sunlit calm.

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Color formats

Name
The Arch despite Methodical Reckoning
HEX
#868662
RGB
rgb(134,134,98)
RGB%
rgb(52.5%,52.5%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(60,16%,45%)
HSV
hsv(60,27%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,27,47)
LAB
lab(55,-6,19)
LCH
lch(55,20,108)
sRGB
(0.525,0.525,0.384)
HEX8
#868662ff
CSS Name
Decimal
134134098

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
16%
Hue
60°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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