When Matronly Basin off Layering

#888a53 RGB(136,138,83)

About this color

When Matronly Basin off Layering settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #888a53, RGB(136, 138, 83).

#888a53RGB(136, 138, 83)

HSL 62° · 25% saturation · 43% 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

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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
When Matronly Basin off Layering
HEX
#888a53
RGB
rgb(136,138,83)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,54.1%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(62,25%,43%)
HSV
hsv(62,40%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,40,46)
LAB
lab(56,-10,29)
LCH
lch(56,31,109)
sRGB
(0.533,0.541,0.325)
HEX8
#888a53ff
CSS Name
Decimal
136138083

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
25%
Hue
62°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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