The Wan Ash down Quelling

#28251b RGB(40,37,27)

About this color

The Wan Ash down Quelling settles into a deep yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #28251b, RGB(40, 37, 27).

#28251bRGB(40, 37, 27)

HSL 46° · 19% saturation · 13% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Wan Ash down Quelling
HEX
#28251b
RGB
rgb(40,37,27)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,14.5%,10.6%)
HSL
hsl(46,19%,13%)
HSV
hsv(46,33%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,33,84)
LAB
lab(15,-1,7)
LCH
lch(15,7,98)
sRGB
(0.157,0.145,0.106)
HEX8
#28251bff
CSS Name
Decimal
040037027

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
19%
Hue
46°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
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