When Substantial Border outside Carrying

#d8cf6e RGB(216,207,110)

About this color

When Substantial Border outside Carrying settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #d8cf6e, RGB(216, 207, 110).

#d8cf6eRGB(216, 207, 110)

HSL 55° · 58% saturation · 64% 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 Substantial Border outside Carrying
HEX
#d8cf6e
RGB
rgb(216,207,110)
RGB%
rgb(84.7%,81.2%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(55,58%,64%)
HSV
hsv(55,49%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,49,15)
LAB
lab(82,-10,49)
LCH
lch(82,50,102)
sRGB
(0.847,0.812,0.431)
HEX8
#d8cf6eff
CSS Name
Decimal
216207110

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
58%
Hue
55°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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