The Olive Brook until the Laboring

#c9c225 RGB(201,194,37)

About this color

The Olive Brook until the Laboring is a medium-dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #c9c225 on the color spectrum.

#c9c225RGB(201, 194, 37)

HSL 57° · 69% saturation · 47% 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 Olive Brook until the Laboring
HEX
#c9c225
RGB
rgb(201,194,37)
RGB%
rgb(78.8%,76.1%,14.5%)
HSL
hsl(57,69%,47%)
HSV
hsv(57,82%,79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,3,82,21)
LAB
lab(77,-14,72)
LCH
lch(77,73,101)
sRGB
(0.788,0.761,0.145)
HEX8
#c9c225ff
CSS Name
Decimal
201194037

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
69%
Hue
57°
Chroma
73
Temperature
WarmCool
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