The Temperate Arch from Layering

#afaf50 RGB(175,175,80)

About this color

The Temperate Arch from Layering is a moderate, medium yellow tone, fixed at #afaf50 in the RGB color space.

#afaf50RGB(175, 175, 80)

HSL 60° · 37% saturation · 50% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Temperate Arch from Layering
HEX
#afaf50
RGB
rgb(175,175,80)
RGB%
rgb(68.6%,68.6%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(60,37%,50%)
HSV
hsv(60,54%,69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,54,31)
LAB
lab(70,-13,48)
LCH
lch(70,50,105)
sRGB
(0.686,0.686,0.314)
HEX8
#afaf50ff
CSS Name
Decimal
175175080

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
37%
Hue
60°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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