When Leathery Border through Hedging

#a49853 RGB(164,152,83)

About this color

When Leathery Border through Hedging is a medium-dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #a49853 on the color spectrum.

#a49853RGB(164, 152, 83)

HSL 51° · 33% 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Leathery Border through Hedging
HEX
#a49853
RGB
rgb(164,152,83)
RGB%
rgb(64.3%,59.6%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(51,33%,48%)
HSV
hsv(51,49%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,49,36)
LAB
lab(62,-5,38)
LCH
lch(62,38,97)
sRGB
(0.643,0.596,0.325)
HEX8
#a49853ff
CSS Name
Decimal
164152083

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
33%
Hue
51°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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