When Thick Brook for Standing

#f3ef13 RGB(243,239,19)

About this color

When Thick Brook for Standing settles into a medium yellow territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #f3ef13, RGB(243, 239, 19).

#f3ef13RGB(243, 239, 19)

HSL 59° · 90% saturation · 51% 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 Thick Brook for Standing
HEX
#f3ef13
RGB
rgb(243,239,19)
RGB%
rgb(95.3%,93.7%,7.5%)
HSL
hsl(59,90%,51%)
HSV
hsv(59,92%,95%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,92,5)
LAB
lab(92,-19,89)
LCH
lch(92,91,102)
sRGB
(0.953,0.937,0.075)
HEX8
#f3ef13ff
CSS Name
Decimal
243239019

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
90%
Hue
59°
Chroma
91
Temperature
WarmCool
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