Burnished Border from the Standing

#bcba8a RGB(188,186,138)

About this color

Burnished Border from the Standing settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #bcba8a, RGB(188, 186, 138).

#bcba8aRGB(188, 186, 138)

HSL 58° · 27% saturation · 64% 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
Burnished Border from the Standing
HEX
#bcba8a
RGB
rgb(188,186,138)
RGB%
rgb(73.7%,72.9%,54.1%)
HSL
hsl(58,27%,64%)
HSV
hsv(58,27%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,27,26)
LAB
lab(75,-7,25)
LCH
lch(75,26,106)
sRGB
(0.737,0.729,0.541)
HEX8
#bcba8aff
CSS Name
Decimal
188186138

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
27%
Hue
58°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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