The Bluff alongside Ample Pausing

#ba9912 RGB(186,153,18)

About this color

The Bluff alongside Ample Pausing is a medium-dark yellow with a intense character, positioned at #ba9912 on the color spectrum.

#ba9912RGB(186, 153, 18)

HSL 48° · 82% saturation · 40% 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

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Bluff alongside Ample Pausing
HEX
#ba9912
RGB
rgb(186,153,18)
RGB%
rgb(72.9%,60%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(48,82%,40%)
HSV
hsv(48,90%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,18,90,27)
LAB
lab(64,0,65)
LCH
lch(64,65,90)
sRGB
(0.729,0.6,0.071)
HEX8
#ba9912ff
CSS Name
Decimal
186153018

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
82%
Hue
48°
Chroma
65
Temperature
WarmCool
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