The Self-possessed Basin off Engraving

#d1d700 RGB(209,215,0)

About this color

The Self-possessed Basin off Engraving is a intense, medium-dark yellow tone, fixed at #d1d700 in the RGB color space.

#d1d700RGB(209, 215, 0)

HSL 62° · 100% saturation · 42% 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 Self-possessed Basin off Engraving
HEX
#d1d700
RGB
rgb(209,215,0)
RGB%
rgb(82%,84.3%,0%)
HSL
hsl(62,100%,42%)
HSV
hsv(62,100%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,0,100,16)
LAB
lab(83,-21,83)
LCH
lch(83,86,104)
sRGB
(0.82,0.843,0)
HEX8
#d1d700ff
CSS Name
Decimal
209215000

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
100%
Hue
62°
Chroma
86
Temperature
WarmCool
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