When the Hazel Bog underneath Growing

#b2b488 RGB(178,180,136)

About this color

When the Hazel Bog underneath Growing settles into a medium yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #b2b488, RGB(178, 180, 136).

#b2b488RGB(178, 180, 136)

HSL 63° · 23% saturation · 62% 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

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Hazel Bog underneath Growing
HEX
#b2b488
RGB
rgb(178,180,136)
RGB%
rgb(69.8%,70.6%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(63,23%,62%)
HSV
hsv(63,24%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,24,29)
LAB
lab(72,-8,22)
LCH
lch(72,23,110)
sRGB
(0.698,0.706,0.533)
HEX8
#b2b488ff
CSS Name
Decimal
178180136

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
23%
Hue
63°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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