Distant Basin up Stretching

#dbd95c RGB(219,217,92)

About this color

Distant Basin up Stretching settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #dbd95c, RGB(219, 217, 92).

#dbd95cRGB(219, 217, 92)

HSL 59° · 64% 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

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow like this handles brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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
Distant Basin up Stretching
HEX
#dbd95c
RGB
rgb(219,217,92)
RGB%
rgb(85.9%,85.1%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(59,64%,61%)
HSV
hsv(59,58%,86%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,58,14)
LAB
lab(85,-15,60)
LCH
lch(85,62,104)
sRGB
(0.859,0.851,0.361)
HEX8
#dbd95cff
CSS Name
Decimal
219217092

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
64%
Hue
59°
Chroma
62
Temperature
WarmCool
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