When Mild Basin for Ripening

#d9db3e RGB(217,219,62)

About this color

When Mild Basin for Ripening settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #d9db3e, RGB(217, 219, 62).

#d9db3eRGB(217, 219, 62)

HSL 61° · 69% saturation · 55% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Mild Basin for Ripening
HEX
#d9db3e
RGB
rgb(217,219,62)
RGB%
rgb(85.1%,85.9%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(61,69%,55%)
HSV
hsv(61,72%,86%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,72,14)
LAB
lab(85,-19,72)
LCH
lch(85,74,105)
sRGB
(0.851,0.859,0.243)
HEX8
#d9db3eff
CSS Name
Decimal
217219062

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
69%
Hue
61°
Chroma
74
Temperature
WarmCool
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