The Trusty Brook into Drawing

#9f9660 RGB(159,150,96)

About this color

The Trusty Brook into Drawing carries its coordinates at #9f9660: a medium yellow with moderate saturation.

#9f9660RGB(159, 150, 96)

HSL 51° · 25% saturation · 50% 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 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 Trusty Brook into Drawing
HEX
#9f9660
RGB
rgb(159,150,96)
RGB%
rgb(62.4%,58.8%,37.6%)
HSL
hsl(51,25%,50%)
HSV
hsv(51,40%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,40,38)
LAB
lab(62,-5,30)
LCH
lch(62,30,99)
sRGB
(0.624,0.588,0.376)
HEX8
#9f9660ff
CSS Name
Decimal
159150096

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
25%
Hue
51°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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