The Mossbacked Border for Clearing

#c9a93b RGB(201,169,59)

About this color

The Mossbacked Border for Clearing settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #c9a93b, RGB(201, 169, 59).

#c9a93bRGB(201, 169, 59)

HSL 46° · 57% saturation · 51% 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 Mossbacked Border for Clearing
HEX
#c9a93b
RGB
rgb(201,169,59)
RGB%
rgb(78.8%,66.3%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(46,57%,51%)
HSV
hsv(46,71%,79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,16,71,21)
LAB
lab(70,0,58)
LCH
lch(70,58,90)
sRGB
(0.788,0.663,0.231)
HEX8
#c9a93bff
CSS Name
Decimal
201169059

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
57%
Hue
46°
Chroma
58
Temperature
WarmCool
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