What Amber Arch by Forging

#c2c874 RGB(194,200,116)

About this color

What Amber Arch by Forging settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #c2c874, RGB(194, 200, 116).

#c2c874RGB(194, 200, 116)

HSL 64° · 43% saturation · 62% 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
What Amber Arch by Forging
HEX
#c2c874
RGB
rgb(194,200,116)
RGB%
rgb(76.1%,78.4%,45.5%)
HSL
hsl(64,43%,62%)
HSV
hsv(64,42%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,0,42,22)
LAB
lab(78,-15,41)
LCH
lch(78,44,110)
sRGB
(0.761,0.784,0.455)
HEX8
#c2c874ff
CSS Name
Decimal
194200116

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
43%
Hue
64°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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