What the Basin by Mild Lining

#a9d459 RGB(169,212,89)

About this color

What the Basin by Mild Lining settles into a medium yellow-green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #a9d459, RGB(169, 212, 89).

#a9d459RGB(169, 212, 89)

HSL 81° · 59% saturation · 59% lightness

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Psychology

This tone carries its own quiet authority within the yellow-green spectrum.

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History

Every colour carries history — this yellow-green tone sits within a tradition of pigments, dyes and cultural meanings that stretches back millennia.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow-green 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, this tone pairs well with its complementary hue on the opposite side of the wheel, as well as with warm or cool neutrals depending on its neutral character.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
What the Basin by Mild Lining
HEX
#a9d459
RGB
rgb(169,212,89)
RGB%
rgb(66.3%,83.1%,34.9%)
HSL
hsl(81,59%,59%)
HSV
hsv(81,58%,83%)
CMYK
cmyk(20,0,58,17)
LAB
lab(80,-33,55)
LCH
lch(80,64,121)
sRGB
(0.663,0.831,0.349)
HEX8
#a9d459ff
CSS Name
Decimal
169212089

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
59%
Hue
81°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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