The Bluff through Slow Stirring

#939522 RGB(147,149,34)

About this color

The Bluff through Slow Stirring is a medium-dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #939522 on the color spectrum.

#939522RGB(147, 149, 34)

HSL 61° · 63% saturation · 36% lightness

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Psychology

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

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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 Bluff through Slow Stirring
HEX
#939522
RGB
rgb(147,149,34)
RGB%
rgb(57.6%,58.4%,13.3%)
HSL
hsl(61,63%,36%)
HSV
hsv(61,77%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,77,42)
LAB
lab(60,-14,56)
LCH
lch(60,58,104)
sRGB
(0.576,0.584,0.133)
HEX8
#939522ff
CSS Name
Decimal
147149034

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
63%
Hue
61°
Chroma
58
Temperature
WarmCool
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