The Bluff up Mellow Grounding

#8a7a32 RGB(138,122,50)

About this color

The Bluff up Mellow Grounding is a medium-dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #8a7a32 on the color spectrum.

#8a7a32RGB(138, 122, 50)

HSL 49° · 47% 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
The Bluff up Mellow Grounding
HEX
#8a7a32
RGB
rgb(138,122,50)
RGB%
rgb(54.1%,47.8%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(49,47%,37%)
HSV
hsv(49,64%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,12,64,46)
LAB
lab(51,-3,41)
LCH
lch(51,41,94)
sRGB
(0.541,0.478,0.196)
HEX8
#8a7a32ff
CSS Name
Decimal
138122050

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
47%
Hue
49°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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