When Worldly Arch circa Mending

#a3944e RGB(163,148,78)

About this color

When Worldly Arch circa Mending settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #a3944e, RGB(163, 148, 78).

#a3944eRGB(163, 148, 78)

HSL 49° · 35% saturation · 47% 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 Worldly Arch circa Mending
HEX
#a3944e
RGB
rgb(163,148,78)
RGB%
rgb(63.9%,58%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(49,35%,47%)
HSV
hsv(49,52%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,9,52,36)
LAB
lab(61,-4,39)
LCH
lch(61,39,96)
sRGB
(0.639,0.58,0.306)
HEX8
#a3944eff
CSS Name
Decimal
163148078

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
35%
Hue
49°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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