When Sensible Canyon after Rooting

#d7b633 RGB(215,182,51)

About this color

When Sensible Canyon after Rooting settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #d7b633, RGB(215, 182, 51).

#d7b633RGB(215, 182, 51)

HSL 48° · 67% saturation · 52% 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 Sensible Canyon after Rooting
HEX
#d7b633
RGB
rgb(215,182,51)
RGB%
rgb(84.3%,71.4%,20%)
HSL
hsl(48,67%,52%)
HSV
hsv(48,76%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,76,16)
LAB
lab(75,-1,66)
LCH
lch(75,66,91)
sRGB
(0.843,0.714,0.2)
HEX8
#d7b633ff
CSS Name
Decimal
215182051

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
67%
Hue
48°
Chroma
66
Temperature
WarmCool
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