Amber Bay behind Arching

#dee72c RGB(222,231,44)

About this color

Amber Bay behind Arching settles into a medium yellow territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #dee72c, RGB(222, 231, 44).

#dee72cRGB(222, 231, 44)

HSL 63° · 80% 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
Amber Bay behind Arching
HEX
#dee72c
RGB
rgb(222,231,44)
RGB%
rgb(87.1%,90.6%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(63,80%,54%)
HSV
hsv(63,81%,91%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,0,81,9)
LAB
lab(88,-23,81)
LCH
lch(88,84,106)
sRGB
(0.871,0.906,0.173)
HEX8
#dee72cff
CSS Name
Decimal
222231044

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
80%
Hue
63°
Chroma
84
Temperature
WarmCool
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