Ingrained Brook behind the Embedding

#999c3a RGB(153,156,58)

About this color

Ingrained Brook behind the Embedding settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #999c3a, RGB(153, 156, 58).

#999c3aRGB(153, 156, 58)

HSL 62° · 46% saturation · 42% 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
Ingrained Brook behind the Embedding
HEX
#999c3a
RGB
rgb(153,156,58)
RGB%
rgb(60%,61.2%,22.7%)
HSL
hsl(62,46%,42%)
HSV
hsv(62,63%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(2,0,63,39)
LAB
lab(62,-14,49)
LCH
lch(62,51,106)
sRGB
(0.6,0.612,0.227)
HEX8
#999c3aff
CSS Name
Decimal
153156058

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
46%
Hue
62°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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