The Brook until Equable Growing

#a89e4d RGB(168,158,77)

About this color

The Brook until Equable Growing settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #a89e4d, RGB(168, 158, 77).

#a89e4dRGB(168, 158, 77)

HSL 53° · 37% saturation · 48% 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
The Brook until Equable Growing
HEX
#a89e4d
RGB
rgb(168,158,77)
RGB%
rgb(65.9%,62%,30.2%)
HSL
hsl(53,37%,48%)
HSV
hsv(53,54%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,54,34)
LAB
lab(64,-7,43)
LCH
lch(64,44,99)
sRGB
(0.659,0.62,0.302)
HEX8
#a89e4dff
CSS Name
Decimal
168158077

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
37%
Hue
53°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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