When Trusty Arch upon Spanning

#958c6e RGB(149,140,110)

About this color

When Trusty Arch upon Spanning settles into a medium yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #958c6e, RGB(149, 140, 110).

#958c6eRGB(149, 140, 110)

HSL 46° · 16% saturation · 51% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Trusty Arch upon Spanning
HEX
#958c6e
RGB
rgb(149,140,110)
RGB%
rgb(58.4%,54.9%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(46,16%,51%)
HSV
hsv(46,26%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,26,42)
LAB
lab(58,-2,17)
LCH
lch(58,17,97)
sRGB
(0.584,0.549,0.431)
HEX8
#958c6eff
CSS Name
Decimal
149140110

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
16%
Hue
46°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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