Solid Brook betwixt Tilling

#b3af8c RGB(179,175,140)

About this color

Solid Brook betwixt Tilling is a medium yellow with a muted character, positioned at #b3af8c on the color spectrum.

#b3af8cRGB(179, 175, 140)

HSL 54° · 20% saturation · 63% 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
Solid Brook betwixt Tilling
HEX
#b3af8c
RGB
rgb(179,175,140)
RGB%
rgb(70.2%,68.6%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(54,20%,63%)
HSV
hsv(54,22%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,22,30)
LAB
lab(71,-4,18)
LCH
lch(71,18,103)
sRGB
(0.702,0.686,0.549)
HEX8
#b3af8cff
CSS Name
Decimal
179175140

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
20%
Hue
54°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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