When Practical Alcove toward Connecting

#a19f73 RGB(161,159,115)

About this color

When Practical Alcove toward Connecting is a medium yellow with a muted character, positioned at #a19f73 on the color spectrum.

#a19f73RGB(161, 159, 115)

HSL 57° · 20% saturation · 54% 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
When Practical Alcove toward Connecting
HEX
#a19f73
RGB
rgb(161,159,115)
RGB%
rgb(63.1%,62.4%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(57,20%,54%)
HSV
hsv(57,29%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,29,37)
LAB
lab(65,-6,23)
LCH
lch(65,24,105)
sRGB
(0.631,0.624,0.451)
HEX8
#a19f73ff
CSS Name
Decimal
161159115

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
20%
Hue
57°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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