When Earthbound Border toward Filling

#b7b34e RGB(183,179,78)

About this color

When Earthbound Border toward Filling settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #b7b34e, RGB(183, 179, 78).

#b7b34eRGB(183, 179, 78)

HSL 58° · 42% saturation · 51% 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 Earthbound Border toward Filling
HEX
#b7b34e
RGB
rgb(183,179,78)
RGB%
rgb(71.8%,70.2%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(58,42%,51%)
HSV
hsv(58,57%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,57,28)
LAB
lab(71,-12,51)
LCH
lch(71,52,103)
sRGB
(0.718,0.702,0.306)
HEX8
#b7b34eff
CSS Name
Decimal
183179078

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
42%
Hue
58°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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