The Substantial Arch behind Forging

#c2be6b RGB(194,190,107)

About this color

The Substantial Arch behind Forging carries its coordinates at #c2be6b: a medium yellow with moderate saturation.

#c2be6bRGB(194, 190, 107)

HSL 57° · 42% saturation · 59% 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
The Substantial Arch behind Forging
HEX
#c2be6b
RGB
rgb(194,190,107)
RGB%
rgb(76.1%,74.5%,42%)
HSL
hsl(57,42%,59%)
HSV
hsv(57,45%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,45,24)
LAB
lab(76,-10,42)
LCH
lch(76,43,103)
sRGB
(0.761,0.745,0.42)
HEX8
#c2be6bff
CSS Name
Decimal
194190107

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
42%
Hue
57°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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