When Level-headed Arch amidst Cooling

#adbf2e RGB(173,191,46)

About this color

When Level-headed Arch amidst Cooling settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #adbf2e, RGB(173, 191, 46).

#adbf2eRGB(173, 191, 46)

HSL 67° · 61% saturation · 46% 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 Level-headed Arch amidst Cooling
HEX
#adbf2e
RGB
rgb(173,191,46)
RGB%
rgb(67.8%,74.9%,18%)
HSL
hsl(67,61%,46%)
HSV
hsv(67,76%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(9,0,76,25)
LAB
lab(74,-24,66)
LCH
lch(74,70,110)
sRGB
(0.678,0.749,0.18)
HEX8
#adbf2eff
CSS Name
Decimal
173191046

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
61%
Hue
67°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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