When the Stygian Basalt until Plummeting

#1c1f08 RGB(28,31,8)

About this color

When the Stygian Basalt until Plummeting settles into a deep yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #1c1f08, RGB(28, 31, 8).

#1c1f08RGB(28, 31, 8)

HSL 68° · 59% saturation · 8% 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
When the Stygian Basalt until Plummeting
HEX
#1c1f08
RGB
rgb(28,31,8)
RGB%
rgb(11%,12.2%,3.1%)
HSL
hsl(68,59%,8%)
HSV
hsv(68,74%,12%)
CMYK
cmyk(10,0,74,88)
LAB
lab(11,-6,13)
LCH
lch(11,14,115)
sRGB
(0.11,0.122,0.031)
HEX8
#1c1f08ff
CSS Name
Decimal
028031008

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Color info

Lightness
8%
Saturation
59%
Hue
68°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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