Sun-baked Atoll underneath Joining

#8a7f56 RGB(138,127,86)

About this color

Sun-baked Atoll underneath Joining carries its coordinates at #8a7f56: a medium-dark yellow with muted saturation.

#8a7f56RGB(138, 127, 86)

HSL 47° · 23% saturation · 44% 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

Practically, this medium-dark yellow is comfortable 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

For palette building, 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
Sun-baked Atoll underneath Joining
HEX
#8a7f56
RGB
rgb(138,127,86)
RGB%
rgb(54.1%,49.8%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(47,23%,44%)
HSV
hsv(47,38%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,38,46)
LAB
lab(53,-2,24)
LCH
lch(53,24,95)
sRGB
(0.541,0.498,0.337)
HEX8
#8a7f56ff
CSS Name
Decimal
138127086

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
23%
Hue
47°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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