The Level-headed Brook out Working

#a49050 RGB(164,144,80)

About this color

The Level-headed Brook out Working carries its coordinates at #a49050: a medium-dark yellow with moderate saturation.

#a49050RGB(164, 144, 80)

HSL 46° · 34% saturation · 48% 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

Practically, this medium-dark yellow is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Level-headed Brook out Working
HEX
#a49050
RGB
rgb(164,144,80)
RGB%
rgb(64.3%,56.5%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(46,34%,48%)
HSV
hsv(46,51%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,12,51,36)
LAB
lab(60,-1,37)
LCH
lch(60,37,92)
sRGB
(0.643,0.565,0.314)
HEX8
#a49050ff
CSS Name
Decimal
164144080

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
34%
Hue
46°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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