The Copper Arch until Bordering

#bbb320 RGB(187,179,32)

About this color

The Copper Arch until Bordering carries its coordinates at #bbb320: a medium-dark yellow with vivid saturation.

#bbb320RGB(187, 179, 32)

HSL 57° · 71% saturation · 43% 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

Practically, this medium-dark yellow is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 Copper Arch until Bordering
HEX
#bbb320
RGB
rgb(187,179,32)
RGB%
rgb(73.3%,70.2%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(57,71%,43%)
HSV
hsv(57,83%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,83,27)
LAB
lab(71,-12,68)
LCH
lch(71,69,100)
sRGB
(0.733,0.702,0.125)
HEX8
#bbb320ff
CSS Name
Decimal
187179032

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
71%
Hue
57°
Chroma
69
Temperature
WarmCool
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