The Settled Basin During Winding

#af9750 RGB(175,151,80)

About this color

The Settled Basin During Winding settles into a medium yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #af9750, RGB(175, 151, 80).

#af9750RGB(175, 151, 80)

HSL 45° · 37% saturation · 50% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Settled Basin During Winding
HEX
#af9750
RGB
rgb(175,151,80)
RGB%
rgb(68.6%,59.2%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(45,37%,50%)
HSV
hsv(45,54%,69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,54,31)
LAB
lab(63,0,40)
LCH
lch(63,40,90)
sRGB
(0.686,0.592,0.314)
HEX8
#af9750ff
CSS Name
Decimal
175151080

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
37%
Hue
45°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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