The Wild Basin after Standing

#dadc5b RGB(218,220,91)

About this color

The Wild Basin after Standing settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #dadc5b, RGB(218, 220, 91).

#dadc5bRGB(218, 220, 91)

HSL 61° · 65% saturation · 61% 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
The Wild Basin after Standing
HEX
#dadc5b
RGB
rgb(218,220,91)
RGB%
rgb(85.5%,86.3%,35.7%)
HSL
hsl(61,65%,61%)
HSV
hsv(61,59%,86%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,59,14)
LAB
lab(85,-17,62)
LCH
lch(85,64,105)
sRGB
(0.855,0.863,0.357)
HEX8
#dadc5bff
CSS Name
Decimal
218220091

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
65%
Hue
61°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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