Sandy Brook with Embedding

#d7be56 RGB(215,190,86)

About this color

Sandy Brook with Embedding settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #d7be56, RGB(215, 190, 86).

#d7be56RGB(215, 190, 86)

HSL 48° · 62% saturation · 59% 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
Sandy Brook with Embedding
HEX
#d7be56
RGB
rgb(215,190,86)
RGB%
rgb(84.3%,74.5%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(48,62%,59%)
HSV
hsv(48,60%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,12,60,16)
LAB
lab(77,-3,55)
LCH
lch(77,55,93)
sRGB
(0.843,0.745,0.337)
HEX8
#d7be56ff
CSS Name
Decimal
215190086

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
62%
Hue
48°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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