Sandy Bluff under Rooting

#a0a08c RGB(160,160,140)

About this color

Sandy Bluff under Rooting settles into a medium yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #a0a08c, RGB(160, 160, 140).

#a0a08cRGB(160, 160, 140)

HSL 60° · 10% saturation · 59% 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
Sandy Bluff under Rooting
HEX
#a0a08c
RGB
rgb(160,160,140)
RGB%
rgb(62.7%,62.7%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(60,10%,59%)
HSV
hsv(60,12%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,12,37)
LAB
lab(65,-4,10)
LCH
lch(65,11,112)
sRGB
(0.627,0.627,0.549)
HEX8
#a0a08cff
CSS Name
Decimal
160160140

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
10%
Hue
60°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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