The Basin beyond Lingering Casting

#a29872 RGB(162,152,114)

About this color

The Basin beyond Lingering Casting settles into a medium yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #a29872, RGB(162, 152, 114).

#a29872RGB(162, 152, 114)

HSL 48° · 21% 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
The Basin beyond Lingering Casting
HEX
#a29872
RGB
rgb(162,152,114)
RGB%
rgb(63.5%,59.6%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(48,21%,54%)
HSV
hsv(48,30%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,30,36)
LAB
lab(63,-2,21)
LCH
lch(63,21,95)
sRGB
(0.635,0.596,0.447)
HEX8
#a29872ff
CSS Name
Decimal
162152114

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
21%
Hue
48°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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