When the Olive Bog through Hedging

#a49a28 RGB(164,154,40)

About this color

When the Olive Bog through Hedging is a medium-dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #a49a28 on the color spectrum.

#a49a28RGB(164, 154, 40)

HSL 55° · 61% saturation · 40% 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
When the Olive Bog through Hedging
HEX
#a49a28
RGB
rgb(164,154,40)
RGB%
rgb(64.3%,60.4%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(55,61%,40%)
HSV
hsv(55,76%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,76,36)
LAB
lab(63,-9,57)
LCH
lch(63,58,99)
sRGB
(0.643,0.604,0.157)
HEX8
#a49a28ff
CSS Name
Decimal
164154040

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
61%
Hue
55°
Chroma
58
Temperature
WarmCool
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