Changeless Bay on the Lining

#8e9121 RGB(142,145,33)

About this color

Changeless Bay on the Lining is a medium-dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #8e9121 on the color spectrum.

#8e9121RGB(142, 145, 33)

HSL 62° · 63% saturation · 35% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Changeless Bay on the Lining
HEX
#8e9121
RGB
rgb(142,145,33)
RGB%
rgb(55.7%,56.9%,12.9%)
HSL
hsl(62,63%,35%)
HSV
hsv(62,77%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(2,0,77,43)
LAB
lab(58,-15,55)
LCH
lch(58,57,105)
sRGB
(0.557,0.569,0.129)
HEX8
#8e9121ff
CSS Name
Decimal
142145033

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
63%
Hue
62°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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