Lean Bog out Clearing

#9c8f3c RGB(156,143,60)

About this color

Lean Bog out Clearing settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #9c8f3c, RGB(156, 143, 60).

#9c8f3cRGB(156, 143, 60)

HSL 52° · 44% 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 formats

Name
Lean Bog out Clearing
HEX
#9c8f3c
RGB
rgb(156,143,60)
RGB%
rgb(61.2%,56.1%,23.5%)
HSL
hsl(52,44%,42%)
HSV
hsv(52,62%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,62,39)
LAB
lab(59,-6,45)
LCH
lch(59,45,98)
sRGB
(0.612,0.561,0.235)
HEX8
#9c8f3cff
CSS Name
Decimal
156143060

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
44%
Hue
52°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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