What the Deliberate Border by Embedding

#c6d46f RGB(198,212,111)

About this color

What the Deliberate Border by Embedding is a medium yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #c6d46f on the color spectrum.

#c6d46fRGB(198, 212, 111)

HSL 68° · 54% saturation · 63% 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 the Deliberate Border by Embedding
HEX
#c6d46f
RGB
rgb(198,212,111)
RGB%
rgb(77.6%,83.1%,43.5%)
HSL
hsl(68,54%,63%)
HSV
hsv(68,48%,83%)
CMYK
cmyk(7,0,48,17)
LAB
lab(82,-19,48)
LCH
lch(82,52,112)
sRGB
(0.776,0.831,0.435)
HEX8
#c6d46fff
CSS Name
Decimal
198212111

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
54%
Hue
68°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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