Sustained Atoll down the Changing

#8a7731 RGB(138,119,49)

About this color

Sustained Atoll down the Changing is a medium-dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #8a7731 on the color spectrum.

#8a7731RGB(138, 119, 49)

HSL 47° · 48% saturation · 37% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 formats

Name
Sustained Atoll down the Changing
HEX
#8a7731
RGB
rgb(138,119,49)
RGB%
rgb(54.1%,46.7%,19.2%)
HSL
hsl(47,48%,37%)
HSV
hsv(47,64%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,64,46)
LAB
lab(50,-1,40)
LCH
lch(50,40,91)
sRGB
(0.541,0.467,0.192)
HEX8
#8a7731ff
CSS Name
Decimal
138119049

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
48%
Hue
47°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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