When Level-headed Acre circa Resting

#c9af5e RGB(201,175,94)

About this color

When Level-headed Acre circa Resting settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #c9af5e, RGB(201, 175, 94).

#c9af5eRGB(201, 175, 94)

HSL 45° · 50% saturation · 58% 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 Level-headed Acre circa Resting
HEX
#c9af5e
RGB
rgb(201,175,94)
RGB%
rgb(78.8%,68.6%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(45,50%,58%)
HSV
hsv(45,53%,79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,13,53,21)
LAB
lab(72,-1,45)
LCH
lch(72,45,91)
sRGB
(0.788,0.686,0.369)
HEX8
#c9af5eff
CSS Name
Decimal
201175094

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
50%
Hue
45°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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