When Kindly Border down Curving

#a4a663 RGB(164,166,99)

About this color

When Kindly Border down Curving settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #a4a663, RGB(164, 166, 99).

#a4a663RGB(164, 166, 99)

HSL 62° · 27% saturation · 52% 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 Kindly Border down Curving
HEX
#a4a663
RGB
rgb(164,166,99)
RGB%
rgb(64.3%,65.1%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(62,27%,52%)
HSV
hsv(62,40%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,40,35)
LAB
lab(67,-11,34)
LCH
lch(67,36,108)
sRGB
(0.643,0.651,0.388)
HEX8
#a4a663ff
CSS Name
Decimal
164166099

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
27%
Hue
62°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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