The Ocherous Basin During Arching

#8d8640 RGB(141,134,64)

About this color

The Ocherous Basin During Arching is a medium-dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #8d8640 on the color spectrum.

#8d8640RGB(141, 134, 64)

HSL 55° · 38% saturation · 40% 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 Ocherous Basin During Arching
HEX
#8d8640
RGB
rgb(141,134,64)
RGB%
rgb(55.3%,52.5%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(55,38%,40%)
HSV
hsv(55,55%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,5,55,45)
LAB
lab(55,-7,38)
LCH
lch(55,39,100)
sRGB
(0.553,0.525,0.251)
HEX8
#8d8640ff
CSS Name
Decimal
141134064

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
38%
Hue
55°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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