Abiding Bluff circa the Girding

#8c916a RGB(140,145,106)

About this color

Abiding Bluff circa the Girding is a medium-dark yellow with a muted character, positioned at #8c916a on the color spectrum.

#8c916aRGB(140, 145, 106)

HSL 68° · 16% saturation · 49% 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
Abiding Bluff circa the Girding
HEX
#8c916a
RGB
rgb(140,145,106)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,56.9%,41.6%)
HSL
hsl(68,16%,49%)
HSV
hsv(68,27%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,0,27,43)
LAB
lab(59,-9,20)
LCH
lch(59,22,114)
sRGB
(0.549,0.569,0.416)
HEX8
#8c916aff
CSS Name
Decimal
140145106

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
16%
Hue
68°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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