Fixed Atoll opposite Rolling

#a48e46 RGB(164,142,70)

About this color

Fixed Atoll opposite Rolling is a medium-dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #a48e46 on the color spectrum.

#a48e46RGB(164, 142, 70)

HSL 46° · 40% saturation · 46% 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
Fixed Atoll opposite Rolling
HEX
#a48e46
RGB
rgb(164,142,70)
RGB%
rgb(64.3%,55.7%,27.5%)
HSL
hsl(46,40%,46%)
HSV
hsv(46,57%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,13,57,36)
LAB
lab(60,-1,41)
LCH
lch(60,41,91)
sRGB
(0.643,0.557,0.275)
HEX8
#a48e46ff
CSS Name
Decimal
164142070

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
40%
Hue
46°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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