Mature Basin without Hedging

#b0a676 RGB(176,166,118)

About this color

Mature Basin without Hedging settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #b0a676, RGB(176, 166, 118).

#b0a676RGB(176, 166, 118)

HSL 50° · 27% saturation · 58% 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
Mature Basin without Hedging
HEX
#b0a676
RGB
rgb(176,166,118)
RGB%
rgb(69%,65.1%,46.3%)
HSL
hsl(50,27%,58%)
HSV
hsv(50,33%,69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,33,31)
LAB
lab(68,-4,26)
LCH
lch(68,26,99)
sRGB
(0.69,0.651,0.463)
HEX8
#b0a676ff
CSS Name
Decimal
176166118

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
27%
Hue
50°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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