The Sedate Atoll without the Grading

#9b9a45 RGB(155,154,69)

About this color

The Sedate Atoll without the Grading carries its coordinates at #9b9a45: a medium-dark yellow with moderate saturation.

#9b9a45RGB(155, 154, 69)

HSL 59° · 38% saturation · 44% 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

Practically, this medium-dark yellow is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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
The Sedate Atoll without the Grading
HEX
#9b9a45
RGB
rgb(155,154,69)
RGB%
rgb(60.8%,60.4%,27.1%)
HSL
hsl(59,38%,44%)
HSV
hsv(59,55%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,55,39)
LAB
lab(62,-11,44)
LCH
lch(62,45,104)
sRGB
(0.608,0.604,0.271)
HEX8
#9b9a45ff
CSS Name
Decimal
155154069

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
38%
Hue
59°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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