When the Leathery Border through Winding

#999338 RGB(153,147,56)

About this color

When the Leathery Border through Winding settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #999338, RGB(153, 147, 56).

#999338RGB(153, 147, 56)

HSL 56° · 46% saturation · 41% 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
When the Leathery Border through Winding
HEX
#999338
RGB
rgb(153,147,56)
RGB%
rgb(60%,57.6%,22%)
HSL
hsl(56,46%,41%)
HSV
hsv(56,63%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,63,40)
LAB
lab(60,-10,47)
LCH
lch(60,48,102)
sRGB
(0.6,0.576,0.22)
HEX8
#999338ff
CSS Name
Decimal
153147056

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
46%
Hue
56°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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