Neutral Alcove before Hedging

#afc436 RGB(175,196,54)

About this color

Neutral Alcove before Hedging is a medium-dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #afc436 on the color spectrum.

#afc436RGB(175, 196, 54)

HSL 69° · 57% saturation · 49% 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
Neutral Alcove before Hedging
HEX
#afc436
RGB
rgb(175,196,54)
RGB%
rgb(68.6%,76.9%,21.2%)
HSL
hsl(69,57%,49%)
HSV
hsv(69,72%,77%)
CMYK
cmyk(11,0,72,23)
LAB
lab(75,-25,65)
LCH
lch(75,70,111)
sRGB
(0.686,0.769,0.212)
HEX8
#afc436ff
CSS Name
Decimal
175196054

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
57%
Hue
69°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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