The Hazel Bog up the Delineating

#c9c935 RGB(201,201,53)

About this color

The Hazel Bog up the Delineating is a medium yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #c9c935 on the color spectrum.

#c9c935RGB(201, 201, 53)

HSL 60° · 58% saturation · 50% 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

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Hazel Bog up the Delineating
HEX
#c9c935
RGB
rgb(201,201,53)
RGB%
rgb(78.8%,78.8%,20.8%)
HSL
hsl(60,58%,50%)
HSV
hsv(60,74%,79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,74,21)
LAB
lab(79,-17,69)
LCH
lch(79,71,104)
sRGB
(0.788,0.788,0.208)
HEX8
#c9c935ff
CSS Name
Decimal
201201053

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
58%
Hue
60°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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