Clay-rolled Bluff circa the Calming

#b49941 RGB(180,153,65)

About this color

Clay-rolled Bluff circa the Calming settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #b49941, RGB(180, 153, 65).

#b49941RGB(180, 153, 65)

HSL 46° · 47% saturation · 48% 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
Clay-rolled Bluff circa the Calming
HEX
#b49941
RGB
rgb(180,153,65)
RGB%
rgb(70.6%,60%,25.5%)
HSL
hsl(46,47%,48%)
HSV
hsv(46,64%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,64,29)
LAB
lab(64,0,49)
LCH
lch(64,49,90)
sRGB
(0.706,0.6,0.255)
HEX8
#b49941ff
CSS Name
Decimal
180153065

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
47%
Hue
46°
Chroma
49
Temperature
WarmCool
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