Durable Bog onto Centering

#8e8c66 RGB(142,140,102)

About this color

Durable Bog onto Centering settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #8e8c66, RGB(142, 140, 102).

#8e8c66RGB(142, 140, 102)

HSL 57° · 16% saturation · 48% 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
Durable Bog onto Centering
HEX
#8e8c66
RGB
rgb(142,140,102)
RGB%
rgb(55.7%,54.9%,40%)
HSL
hsl(57,16%,48%)
HSV
hsv(57,28%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,28,44)
LAB
lab(58,-6,21)
LCH
lch(58,22,106)
sRGB
(0.557,0.549,0.4)
HEX8
#8e8c66ff
CSS Name
Decimal
142140102

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
16%
Hue
57°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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