When Grounded Atoll down Extending

#b4b043 RGB(180,176,67)

About this color

When Grounded Atoll down Extending settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #b4b043, RGB(180, 176, 67).

#b4b043RGB(180, 176, 67)

HSL 58° · 46% 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
When Grounded Atoll down Extending
HEX
#b4b043
RGB
rgb(180,176,67)
RGB%
rgb(70.6%,69%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(58,46%,48%)
HSV
hsv(58,63%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,63,29)
LAB
lab(70,-12,55)
LCH
lch(70,56,102)
sRGB
(0.706,0.69,0.263)
HEX8
#b4b043ff
CSS Name
Decimal
180176067

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
46%
Hue
58°
Chroma
56
Temperature
WarmCool
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