The Atoll before Leathery Joining

#8c8462 RGB(140,132,98)

About this color

The Atoll before Leathery Joining is a medium-dark yellow with a muted character, positioned at #8c8462 on the color spectrum.

#8c8462RGB(140, 132, 98)

HSL 49° · 18% saturation · 47% 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 Atoll before Leathery Joining
HEX
#8c8462
RGB
rgb(140,132,98)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,51.8%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(49,18%,47%)
HSV
hsv(49,30%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,30,45)
LAB
lab(55,-3,19)
LCH
lch(55,19,99)
sRGB
(0.549,0.518,0.384)
HEX8
#8c8462ff
CSS Name
Decimal
140132098

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
18%
Hue
49°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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