When Rough Bluff down Pacing

#b5a773 RGB(181,167,115)

About this color

When Rough Bluff down Pacing settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #b5a773, RGB(181, 167, 115).

#b5a773RGB(181, 167, 115)

HSL 47° · 31% saturation · 58% 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 Rough Bluff down Pacing
HEX
#b5a773
RGB
rgb(181,167,115)
RGB%
rgb(71%,65.5%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(47,31%,58%)
HSV
hsv(47,36%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,36,29)
LAB
lab(69,-3,29)
LCH
lch(69,29,96)
sRGB
(0.71,0.655,0.451)
HEX8
#b5a773ff
CSS Name
Decimal
181167115

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
31%
Hue
47°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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