The Seemly Brook between Finding

#b4b24b RGB(180,178,75)

About this color

The Seemly Brook between Finding is a medium yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #b4b24b on the color spectrum.

#b4b24bRGB(180, 178, 75)

HSL 59° · 41% saturation · 50% 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
The Seemly Brook between Finding
HEX
#b4b24b
RGB
rgb(180,178,75)
RGB%
rgb(70.6%,69.8%,29.4%)
HSL
hsl(59,41%,50%)
HSV
hsv(59,58%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,58,29)
LAB
lab(71,-13,52)
LCH
lch(71,54,104)
sRGB
(0.706,0.698,0.294)
HEX8
#b4b24bff
CSS Name
Decimal
180178075

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
41%
Hue
59°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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