When Stable Brook beneath Melting

#cebd63 RGB(206,189,99)

About this color

When Stable Brook beneath Melting settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #cebd63, RGB(206, 189, 99).

#cebd63RGB(206, 189, 99)

HSL 50° · 52% saturation · 60% 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 Stable Brook beneath Melting
HEX
#cebd63
RGB
rgb(206,189,99)
RGB%
rgb(80.8%,74.1%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(50,52%,60%)
HSV
hsv(50,52%,81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,52,19)
LAB
lab(76,-6,47)
LCH
lch(76,47,97)
sRGB
(0.808,0.741,0.388)
HEX8
#cebd63ff
CSS Name
Decimal
206189099

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
52%
Hue
50°
Chroma
47
Temperature
WarmCool
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