Tilled Border between Arching

#a1b416 RGB(161,180,22)

About this color

Tilled Border between Arching settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #a1b416, RGB(161, 180, 22).

#a1b416RGB(161, 180, 22)

HSL 67° · 78% saturation · 40% 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
Tilled Border between Arching
HEX
#a1b416
RGB
rgb(161,180,22)
RGB%
rgb(63.1%,70.6%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(67,78%,40%)
HSV
hsv(67,88%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(11,0,88,29)
LAB
lab(70,-24,68)
LCH
lch(70,72,109)
sRGB
(0.631,0.706,0.086)
HEX8
#a1b416ff
CSS Name
Decimal
161180022

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
78%
Hue
67°
Chroma
72
Temperature
WarmCool
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