Homespun Arch down Shaping

#8b8546 RGB(139,133,70)

About this color

Homespun Arch down Shaping settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #8b8546, RGB(139, 133, 70).

#8b8546RGB(139, 133, 70)

HSL 55° · 33% saturation · 41% 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

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles 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

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
Homespun Arch down Shaping
HEX
#8b8546
RGB
rgb(139,133,70)
RGB%
rgb(54.5%,52.2%,27.5%)
HSL
hsl(55,33%,41%)
HSV
hsv(55,50%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,50,45)
LAB
lab(55,-7,35)
LCH
lch(55,36,101)
sRGB
(0.545,0.522,0.275)
HEX8
#8b8546ff
CSS Name
Decimal
139133070

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
33%
Hue
55°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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