Loamy Basin between Passing

#989566 RGB(152,149,102)

About this color

Loamy Basin between Passing settles into a medium yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #989566, RGB(152, 149, 102).

#989566RGB(152, 149, 102)

HSL 56° · 20% saturation · 50% 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
Loamy Basin between Passing
HEX
#989566
RGB
rgb(152,149,102)
RGB%
rgb(59.6%,58.4%,40%)
HSL
hsl(56,20%,50%)
HSV
hsv(56,33%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,33,40)
LAB
lab(61,-6,25)
LCH
lch(61,26,103)
sRGB
(0.596,0.584,0.4)
HEX8
#989566ff
CSS Name
Decimal
152149102

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
20%
Hue
56°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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