The Border behind Dusky-gold Spanning

#abab92 RGB(171,171,146)

About this color

The Border behind Dusky-gold Spanning carries its coordinates at #abab92: a medium yellow with muted saturation.

#abab92RGB(171, 171, 146)

HSL 60° · 13% saturation · 62% 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

Practically, this medium yellow is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 Border behind Dusky-gold Spanning
HEX
#abab92
RGB
rgb(171,171,146)
RGB%
rgb(67.1%,67.1%,57.3%)
HSL
hsl(60,13%,62%)
HSV
hsv(60,15%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,15,33)
LAB
lab(69,-4,13)
LCH
lch(69,14,107)
sRGB
(0.671,0.671,0.573)
HEX8
#abab92ff
CSS Name
Decimal
171171146

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
13%
Hue
60°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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