When the Sienna Basin underneath Casting

#8a9058 RGB(138,144,88)

About this color

When the Sienna Basin underneath Casting settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #8a9058, RGB(138, 144, 88).

#8a9058RGB(138, 144, 88)

HSL 66° · 24% saturation · 45% 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 the Sienna Basin underneath Casting
HEX
#8a9058
RGB
rgb(138,144,88)
RGB%
rgb(54.1%,56.5%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(66,24%,45%)
HSV
hsv(66,39%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,0,39,44)
LAB
lab(58,-11,29)
LCH
lch(58,31,111)
sRGB
(0.541,0.565,0.345)
HEX8
#8a9058ff
CSS Name
Decimal
138144088

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
24%
Hue
66°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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