The Forthright Bog Inside the Drifting

#d1d715 RGB(209,215,21)

About this color

The Forthright Bog Inside the Drifting is a medium-dark yellow with a intense character, positioned at #d1d715 on the color spectrum.

#d1d715RGB(209, 215, 21)

HSL 62° · 82% saturation · 46% 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 Forthright Bog Inside the Drifting
HEX
#d1d715
RGB
rgb(209,215,21)
RGB%
rgb(82%,84.3%,8.2%)
HSL
hsl(62,82%,46%)
HSV
hsv(62,90%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,0,90,16)
LAB
lab(83,-21,80)
LCH
lch(83,83,105)
sRGB
(0.82,0.843,0.082)
HEX8
#d1d715ff
CSS Name
Decimal
209215021

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
82%
Hue
62°
Chroma
83
Temperature
WarmCool
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