Hardy Brook off Continuing

#c8a636 RGB(200,166,54)

About this color

Hardy Brook off Continuing settles into a medium yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #c8a636, RGB(200, 166, 54).

#c8a636RGB(200, 166, 54)

HSL 46° · 57% 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

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
Hardy Brook off Continuing
HEX
#c8a636
RGB
rgb(200,166,54)
RGB%
rgb(78.4%,65.1%,21.2%)
HSL
hsl(46,57%,50%)
HSV
hsv(46,73%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,17,73,22)
LAB
lab(69,1,59)
LCH
lch(69,59,89)
sRGB
(0.784,0.651,0.212)
HEX8
#c8a636ff
CSS Name
Decimal
200166054

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
57%
Hue
46°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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