When the Plain Brook underneath Calming

#c4b168 RGB(196,177,104)

About this color

When the Plain Brook underneath Calming settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #c4b168, RGB(196, 177, 104).

#c4b168RGB(196, 177, 104)

HSL 48° · 44% 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

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
When the Plain Brook underneath Calming
HEX
#c4b168
RGB
rgb(196,177,104)
RGB%
rgb(76.9%,69.4%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(48,44%,59%)
HSV
hsv(48,47%,77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,10,47,23)
LAB
lab(72,-3,40)
LCH
lch(72,40,94)
sRGB
(0.769,0.694,0.408)
HEX8
#c4b168ff
CSS Name
Decimal
196177104

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
44%
Hue
48°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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