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#828344

A medium muted yellow with natural undertones. Named by popular vote in the XKCD color survey — a crowdsourced color name used by 133+ respondents.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedFresh
Mood
StableGrounded

Personality & Symbolism

BalancedApproachableVersatile
Recommended Use

Suitable for backgrounds and subtle design elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#828344
+
#454483
Split Complementary
#446283
#828344
#654483
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue61°
Saturation32%
Lightness39%
This is a medium-toned color with moderate saturation. It falls in the yellow hue family (61°).

Technical Values

HEX#828344
RGBrgb(130, 131, 68)
HSLhsl(61, 32%, 39%)
CMYK1%, 0%, 48%, 49%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #828344;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.98:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.28:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This color sits in the transitional zone between warm and cool (hue 61°), creating a balanced sensation that's neither energetic nor cold. It's psychologically versatile.

Visual Weight

This mid-range lightness (39%) creates a balanced visual presence — neither heavy nor ethereal. It works well for both text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (32%) strikes a balance between engagement and comfort. These tones can be viewed for extended periods without fatigue, making them ideal for interfaces used daily.

Design Applications

Education & Learning

Stimulates mental activity and optimism — great for educational platforms, children's products, and attention-grabbing CTAs.

Warning & Highlights

High visibility for important notices, safety signage, and UI highlight states.

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