The Genuine Bay from Persisting

#cdae50 RGB(205,174,80)

About this color

The Genuine Bay from Persisting settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #cdae50, RGB(205, 174, 80).

#cdae50RGB(205, 174, 80)

HSL 45° · 56% saturation · 56% 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 Genuine Bay from Persisting
HEX
#cdae50
RGB
rgb(205,174,80)
RGB%
rgb(80.4%,68.2%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(45,56%,56%)
HSV
hsv(45,61%,80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,61,20)
LAB
lab(72,0,51)
LCH
lch(72,51,90)
sRGB
(0.804,0.682,0.314)
HEX8
#cdae50ff
CSS Name
Decimal
205174080

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
56%
Hue
45°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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