Earthen Cape out the Grading

#baa051 RGB(186,160,81)

About this color

Earthen Cape out the Grading settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #baa051, RGB(186, 160, 81).

#baa051RGB(186, 160, 81)

HSL 45° · 43% saturation · 52% 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
Earthen Cape out the Grading
HEX
#baa051
RGB
rgb(186,160,81)
RGB%
rgb(72.9%,62.7%,31.8%)
HSL
hsl(45,43%,52%)
HSV
hsv(45,56%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,56,27)
LAB
lab(67,0,44)
LCH
lch(67,44,90)
sRGB
(0.729,0.627,0.318)
HEX8
#baa051ff
CSS Name
Decimal
186160081

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
43%
Hue
45°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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