Timeworn Brook up Calming

#d2cd4c RGB(210,205,76)

About this color

Timeworn Brook up Calming settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #d2cd4c, RGB(210, 205, 76).

#d2cd4cRGB(210, 205, 76)

HSL 58° · 60% 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

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
Timeworn Brook up Calming
HEX
#d2cd4c
RGB
rgb(210,205,76)
RGB%
rgb(82.4%,80.4%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(58,60%,56%)
HSV
hsv(58,64%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,64,18)
LAB
lab(81,-14,62)
LCH
lch(81,64,103)
sRGB
(0.824,0.804,0.298)
HEX8
#d2cd4cff
CSS Name
Decimal
210205076

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
60%
Hue
58°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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