Durable Acre circa the Pausing

#ab9421 RGB(171,148,33)

About this color

Durable Acre circa the Pausing settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #ab9421, RGB(171, 148, 33).

#ab9421RGB(171, 148, 33)

HSL 50° · 68% saturation · 40% 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
Durable Acre circa the Pausing
HEX
#ab9421
RGB
rgb(171,148,33)
RGB%
rgb(67.1%,58%,12.9%)
HSL
hsl(50,68%,40%)
HSV
hsv(50,81%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,13,81,33)
LAB
lab(62,-3,59)
LCH
lch(62,59,93)
sRGB
(0.671,0.58,0.129)
HEX8
#ab9421ff
CSS Name
Decimal
171148033

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
68%
Hue
50°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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