When Steadfast Bog up Drifting

#a8a13e RGB(168,161,62)

About this color

When Steadfast Bog up Drifting settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #a8a13e, RGB(168, 161, 62).

#a8a13eRGB(168, 161, 62)

HSL 56° · 46% saturation · 45% 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
When Steadfast Bog up Drifting
HEX
#a8a13e
RGB
rgb(168,161,62)
RGB%
rgb(65.9%,63.1%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(56,46%,45%)
HSV
hsv(56,63%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,63,34)
LAB
lab(65,-10,51)
LCH
lch(65,52,101)
sRGB
(0.659,0.631,0.243)
HEX8
#a8a13eff
CSS Name
Decimal
168161062

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
46%
Hue
56°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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