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Diarrhea

#9F8303

A deep vivid yellow with warm undertones. Named by popular vote in the XKCD color survey — a crowdsourced color name used by 179+ respondents.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedVibrantWarm
Mood
EnergeticDynamic

Personality & Symbolism

ConfidentStrongAssertive
Recommended Use

Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#9f8303
+
#0320a0
Split Complementary
#036ea0
#9f8303
#3503a0
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue49°
Saturation96%
Lightness32%
This is a dark color with high saturation. It falls in the orange hue family (49°).

Technical Values

HEX#9F8303
RGBrgb(159, 131, 3)
HSLhsl(49, 96%, 32%)
CMYK0%, 18%, 98%, 38%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #9f8303;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.67:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.72:1
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 warm-toned color (hue 49°) triggers psychological responses associated with energy, comfort, and action. Warm colors appear to advance towards the viewer, making elements feel closer and more prominent.

Visual Weight

At 32% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (96%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.

Design Applications

Creative Industries

Conveys enthusiasm and creativity — perfect for design studios, digital agencies, and entertainment brands.

Youth & Social

Friendly and approachable — ideal for social platforms, gaming UIs, and youth-oriented products.

CTAs & Accents

High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.

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