When Sober Arch off Arching

#d1b62e RGB(209,182,46)

About this color

When Sober Arch off Arching settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #d1b62e, RGB(209, 182, 46).

#d1b62eRGB(209, 182, 46)

HSL 50° · 64% 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

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 Sober Arch off Arching
HEX
#d1b62e
RGB
rgb(209,182,46)
RGB%
rgb(82%,71.4%,18%)
HSL
hsl(50,64%,50%)
HSV
hsv(50,78%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,13,78,18)
LAB
lab(74,-4,67)
LCH
lch(74,67,93)
sRGB
(0.82,0.714,0.18)
HEX8
#d1b62eff
CSS Name
Decimal
209182046

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
64%
Hue
50°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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