What the Arch onto Thick Lining

#a59c69 RGB(165,156,105)

About this color

What the Arch onto Thick Lining settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #a59c69, RGB(165, 156, 105).

#a59c69RGB(165, 156, 105)

HSL 51° · 25% saturation · 53% 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
What the Arch onto Thick Lining
HEX
#a59c69
RGB
rgb(165,156,105)
RGB%
rgb(64.7%,61.2%,41.2%)
HSL
hsl(51,25%,53%)
HSV
hsv(51,36%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,5,36,35)
LAB
lab(64,-5,28)
LCH
lch(64,28,100)
sRGB
(0.647,0.612,0.412)
HEX8
#a59c69ff
CSS Name
Decimal
165156105

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Color info

Lightness
53%
Saturation
25%
Hue
51°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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