The Clear Brook up Cooling

#a6bf20 RGB(166,191,32)

About this color

The Clear Brook up Cooling settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #a6bf20, RGB(166, 191, 32).

#a6bf20RGB(166, 191, 32)

HSL 69° · 71% saturation · 44% 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
The Clear Brook up Cooling
HEX
#a6bf20
RGB
rgb(166,191,32)
RGB%
rgb(65.1%,74.9%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(69,71%,44%)
HSV
hsv(69,83%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(13,0,83,25)
LAB
lab(73,-27,69)
LCH
lch(73,74,111)
sRGB
(0.651,0.749,0.125)
HEX8
#a6bf20ff
CSS Name
Decimal
166191032

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
71%
Hue
69°
Chroma
74
Temperature
WarmCool
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