When Rough Basin by Connecting

#b89e4e RGB(184,158,78)

About this color

When Rough Basin by Connecting settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #b89e4e, RGB(184, 158, 78).

#b89e4eRGB(184, 158, 78)

HSL 45° · 43% 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 Rough Basin by Connecting
HEX
#b89e4e
RGB
rgb(184,158,78)
RGB%
rgb(72.2%,62%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(45,43%,51%)
HSV
hsv(45,58%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,58,28)
LAB
lab(66,0,45)
LCH
lch(66,45,90)
sRGB
(0.722,0.62,0.306)
HEX8
#b89e4eff
CSS Name
Decimal
184158078

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
43%
Hue
45°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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