Steadfast Brook into Pacing

#b8b646 RGB(184,182,70)

About this color

Steadfast Brook into Pacing is a medium yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #b8b646 on the color spectrum.

#b8b646RGB(184, 182, 70)

HSL 59° · 45% 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
Steadfast Brook into Pacing
HEX
#b8b646
RGB
rgb(184,182,70)
RGB%
rgb(72.2%,71.4%,27.5%)
HSL
hsl(59,45%,50%)
HSV
hsv(59,62%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,62,28)
LAB
lab(72,-14,55)
LCH
lch(72,57,104)
sRGB
(0.722,0.714,0.275)
HEX8
#b8b646ff
CSS Name
Decimal
184182070

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
45%
Hue
59°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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