The Forthright Arch on the Arching

#958945 RGB(149,137,69)

About this color

The Forthright Arch on the Arching settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #958945, RGB(149, 137, 69).

#958945RGB(149, 137, 69)

HSL 51° · 37% saturation · 43% 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
The Forthright Arch on the Arching
HEX
#958945
RGB
rgb(149,137,69)
RGB%
rgb(58.4%,53.7%,27.1%)
HSL
hsl(51,37%,43%)
HSV
hsv(51,54%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,54,42)
LAB
lab(57,-5,38)
LCH
lch(57,38,97)
sRGB
(0.584,0.537,0.271)
HEX8
#958945ff
CSS Name
Decimal
149137069

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
37%
Hue
51°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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