When Lukewarm Bay despite Hedging

#c6c353 RGB(198,195,83)

About this color

When Lukewarm Bay despite Hedging settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #c6c353, RGB(198, 195, 83).

#c6c353RGB(198, 195, 83)

HSL 58° · 50% saturation · 55% 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

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Lukewarm Bay despite Hedging
HEX
#c6c353
RGB
rgb(198,195,83)
RGB%
rgb(77.6%,76.5%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(58,50%,55%)
HSV
hsv(58,58%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,58,22)
LAB
lab(77,-13,55)
LCH
lch(77,57,103)
sRGB
(0.776,0.765,0.325)
HEX8
#c6c353ff
CSS Name
Decimal
198195083

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
50%
Hue
58°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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