Anchored Brook out Distilling

#a69e56 RGB(166,158,86)

About this color

Anchored Brook out Distilling settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #a69e56, RGB(166, 158, 86).

#a69e56RGB(166, 158, 86)

HSL 54° · 32% saturation · 49% 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
Anchored Brook out Distilling
HEX
#a69e56
RGB
rgb(166,158,86)
RGB%
rgb(65.1%,62%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(54,32%,49%)
HSV
hsv(54,48%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,5,48,35)
LAB
lab(64,-7,38)
LCH
lch(64,39,100)
sRGB
(0.651,0.62,0.337)
HEX8
#a69e56ff
CSS Name
Decimal
166158086

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
32%
Hue
54°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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