When the Patinaed Bluff within Keeping

#dabc38 RGB(218,188,56)

About this color

When the Patinaed Bluff within Keeping settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #dabc38, RGB(218, 188, 56).

#dabc38RGB(218, 188, 56)

HSL 49° · 69% saturation · 54% 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 the Patinaed Bluff within Keeping
HEX
#dabc38
RGB
rgb(218,188,56)
RGB%
rgb(85.5%,73.7%,22%)
HSL
hsl(49,69%,54%)
HSV
hsv(49,74%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,74,15)
LAB
lab(77,-3,67)
LCH
lch(77,67,93)
sRGB
(0.855,0.737,0.22)
HEX8
#dabc38ff
CSS Name
Decimal
218188056

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
69%
Hue
49°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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