Careworn Basalt beside the Dissolving

#221a01 RGB(34,26,1)

About this color

Careworn Basalt beside the Dissolving is a deep yellow with a intense character, positioned at #221a01 on the color spectrum.

#221a01RGB(34, 26, 1)

HSL 45° · 94% saturation · 7% 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
Careworn Basalt beside the Dissolving
HEX
#221a01
RGB
rgb(34,26,1)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,10.2%,0.4%)
HSL
hsl(45,94%,7%)
HSV
hsv(45,97%,13%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,97,87)
LAB
lab(10,0,14)
LCH
lch(10,14,90)
sRGB
(0.133,0.102,0.004)
HEX8
#221a01ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034026001

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Color info

Lightness
7%
Saturation
94%
Hue
45°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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