The Stable Brook Inside Hedging

#8b8d60 RGB(139,141,96)

About this color

The Stable Brook Inside Hedging settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #8b8d60, RGB(139, 141, 96).

#8b8d60RGB(139, 141, 96)

HSL 63° · 19% saturation · 46% 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 formats

Name
The Stable Brook Inside Hedging
HEX
#8b8d60
RGB
rgb(139,141,96)
RGB%
rgb(54.5%,55.3%,37.6%)
HSL
hsl(63,19%,46%)
HSV
hsv(63,32%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,32,45)
LAB
lab(57,-8,24)
LCH
lch(57,25,108)
sRGB
(0.545,0.553,0.376)
HEX8
#8b8d60ff
CSS Name
Decimal
139141096

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
19%
Hue
63°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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