Permanent Atoll among Returning

#bdbd66 RGB(189,189,102)

About this color

Permanent Atoll among Returning is a moderate, medium yellow tone, fixed at #bdbd66 in the RGB color space.

#bdbd66RGB(189, 189, 102)

HSL 60° · 40% saturation · 57% 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

Practically, this medium yellow is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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
Permanent Atoll among Returning
HEX
#bdbd66
RGB
rgb(189,189,102)
RGB%
rgb(74.1%,74.1%,40%)
HSL
hsl(60,40%,57%)
HSV
hsv(60,46%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,46,26)
LAB
lab(75,-12,44)
LCH
lch(75,46,105)
sRGB
(0.741,0.741,0.4)
HEX8
#bdbd66ff
CSS Name
Decimal
189189102

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
40%
Hue
60°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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