When Old-fashioned Bluff in Closing

#9c9a73 RGB(156,154,115)

About this color

When Old-fashioned Bluff in Closing settles into a medium yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #9c9a73, RGB(156, 154, 115).

#9c9a73RGB(156, 154, 115)

HSL 57° · 17% saturation · 53% 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
When Old-fashioned Bluff in Closing
HEX
#9c9a73
RGB
rgb(156,154,115)
RGB%
rgb(61.2%,60.4%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(57,17%,53%)
HSV
hsv(57,26%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,26,39)
LAB
lab(63,-6,21)
LCH
lch(63,22,106)
sRGB
(0.612,0.604,0.451)
HEX8
#9c9a73ff
CSS Name
Decimal
156154115

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Color info

Lightness
53%
Saturation
17%
Hue
57°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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