When Warm Acre outside Closing

#a88923 RGB(168,137,35)

About this color

When Warm Acre outside Closing settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #a88923, RGB(168, 137, 35).

#a88923RGB(168, 137, 35)

HSL 46° · 66% 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

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 Warm Acre outside Closing
HEX
#a88923
RGB
rgb(168,137,35)
RGB%
rgb(65.9%,53.7%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(46,66%,40%)
HSV
hsv(46,79%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,18,79,34)
LAB
lab(58,2,55)
LCH
lch(58,55,88)
sRGB
(0.659,0.537,0.137)
HEX8
#a88923ff
CSS Name
Decimal
168137035

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
66%
Hue
46°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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