Ripened Basin behind the Working

#9b9a31 RGB(155,154,49)

About this color

Ripened Basin behind the Working settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #9b9a31, RGB(155, 154, 49).

#9b9a31RGB(155, 154, 49)

HSL 59° · 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

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
Ripened Basin behind the Working
HEX
#9b9a31
RGB
rgb(155,154,49)
RGB%
rgb(60.8%,60.4%,19.2%)
HSL
hsl(59,52%,40%)
HSV
hsv(59,68%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,68,39)
LAB
lab(62,-13,53)
LCH
lch(62,55,104)
sRGB
(0.608,0.604,0.192)
HEX8
#9b9a31ff
CSS Name
Decimal
155154049

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
52%
Hue
59°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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