The Venerable Brook into Balancing

#c8c250 RGB(200,194,80)

About this color

The Venerable Brook into Balancing is a medium yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #c8c250 on the color spectrum.

#c8c250RGB(200, 194, 80)

HSL 57° · 52% 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

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
The Venerable Brook into Balancing
HEX
#c8c250
RGB
rgb(200,194,80)
RGB%
rgb(78.4%,76.1%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(57,52%,55%)
HSV
hsv(57,60%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,3,60,22)
LAB
lab(77,-12,57)
LCH
lch(77,58,102)
sRGB
(0.784,0.761,0.314)
HEX8
#c8c250ff
CSS Name
Decimal
200194080

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
52%
Hue
57°
Chroma
58
Temperature
WarmCool
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