The Basin on Dusky-gold Layering

#afca0d RGB(175,202,13)

About this color

The Basin on Dusky-gold Layering is a medium-dark yellow with a intense character, positioned at #afca0d on the color spectrum.

#afca0dRGB(175, 202, 13)

HSL 69° · 88% saturation · 42% 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
The Basin on Dusky-gold Layering
HEX
#afca0d
RGB
rgb(175,202,13)
RGB%
rgb(68.6%,79.2%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(69,88%,42%)
HSV
hsv(69,94%,79%)
CMYK
cmyk(13,0,94,21)
LAB
lab(77,-29,76)
LCH
lch(77,81,111)
sRGB
(0.686,0.792,0.051)
HEX8
#afca0dff
CSS Name
Decimal
175202013

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
88%
Hue
69°
Chroma
81
Temperature
WarmCool
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