Quiescent Basin circa Learning

#8c916c RGB(140,145,108)

About this color

Quiescent Basin circa Learning settles into a medium yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #8c916c, RGB(140, 145, 108).

#8c916cRGB(140, 145, 108)

HSL 68° · 15% saturation · 50% 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 formats

Name
Quiescent Basin circa Learning
HEX
#8c916c
RGB
rgb(140,145,108)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,56.9%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(68,15%,50%)
HSV
hsv(68,26%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,0,26,43)
LAB
lab(59,-8,19)
LCH
lch(59,21,113)
sRGB
(0.549,0.569,0.424)
HEX8
#8c916cff
CSS Name
Decimal
140145108

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
15%
Hue
68°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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