Soft Bog after the Girding

#9b8631 RGB(155,134,49)

About this color

Soft Bog after the Girding settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #9b8631, RGB(155, 134, 49).

#9b8631RGB(155, 134, 49)

HSL 48° · 52% saturation · 40% 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 formats

Name
Soft Bog after the Girding
HEX
#9b8631
RGB
rgb(155,134,49)
RGB%
rgb(60.8%,52.5%,19.2%)
HSL
hsl(48,52%,40%)
HSV
hsv(48,68%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,68,39)
LAB
lab(56,-2,47)
LCH
lch(56,47,92)
sRGB
(0.608,0.525,0.192)
HEX8
#9b8631ff
CSS Name
Decimal
155134049

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
52%
Hue
48°
Chroma
47
Temperature
WarmCool
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