What the Basalt without Thunderous Breaking

#100f09 RGB(16,15,9)

About this color

What the Basalt without Thunderous Breaking settles into a deep yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #100f09, RGB(16, 15, 9).

#100f09RGB(16, 15, 9)

HSL 51° · 28% saturation · 5% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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
What the Basalt without Thunderous Breaking
HEX
#100f09
RGB
rgb(16,15,9)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,5.9%,3.5%)
HSL
hsl(51,28%,5%)
HSV
hsv(51,44%,6%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,44,94)
LAB
lab(4,-1,3)
LCH
lch(4,3,108)
sRGB
(0.063,0.059,0.035)
HEX8
#100f09ff
CSS Name
Decimal
016015009

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Color info

Lightness
5%
Saturation
28%
Hue
51°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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