The Shaped Brook alongside Joining

#a2987b RGB(162,152,123)

About this color

The Shaped Brook alongside Joining is a medium yellow with a muted character, positioned at #a2987b on the color spectrum.

#a2987bRGB(162, 152, 123)

HSL 45° · 17% saturation · 56% 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

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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
The Shaped Brook alongside Joining
HEX
#a2987b
RGB
rgb(162,152,123)
RGB%
rgb(63.5%,59.6%,48.2%)
HSL
hsl(45,17%,56%)
HSV
hsv(45,24%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,24,36)
LAB
lab(63,-1,17)
LCH
lch(63,17,93)
sRGB
(0.635,0.596,0.482)
HEX8
#a2987bff
CSS Name
Decimal
162152123

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
17%
Hue
45°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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