The Boulder without Barren Wracking

#1a1c0d RGB(26,28,13)

About this color

The Boulder without Barren Wracking is a deep yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #1a1c0d on the color spectrum.

#1a1c0dRGB(26, 28, 13)

HSL 68° · 37% saturation · 8% lightness

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Psychology

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

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Boulder without Barren Wracking
HEX
#1a1c0d
RGB
rgb(26,28,13)
RGB%
rgb(10.2%,11%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(68,37%,8%)
HSV
hsv(68,54%,11%)
CMYK
cmyk(7,0,54,89)
LAB
lab(10,-4,9)
LCH
lch(10,10,114)
sRGB
(0.102,0.11,0.051)
HEX8
#1a1c0dff
CSS Name
Decimal
026028013

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Color info

Lightness
8%
Saturation
37%
Hue
68°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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