When Venerable Acre by Tying

#b3b973 RGB(179,185,115)

About this color

When Venerable Acre by Tying is a medium yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #b3b973 on the color spectrum.

#b3b973RGB(179, 185, 115)

HSL 65° · 33% saturation · 59% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Venerable Acre by Tying
HEX
#b3b973
RGB
rgb(179,185,115)
RGB%
rgb(70.2%,72.5%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(65,33%,59%)
HSV
hsv(65,38%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,0,38,27)
LAB
lab(73,-13,35)
LCH
lch(73,37,110)
sRGB
(0.702,0.725,0.451)
HEX8
#b3b973ff
CSS Name
Decimal
179185115

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
33%
Hue
65°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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