Sable Basalt amid the Graying

#292c11 RGB(41,44,17)

About this color

Sable Basalt amid the Graying is a deep yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #292c11 on the color spectrum.

#292c11RGB(41, 44, 17)

HSL 67° · 44% saturation · 12% 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
Sable Basalt amid the Graying
HEX
#292c11
RGB
rgb(41,44,17)
RGB%
rgb(16.1%,17.3%,6.7%)
HSL
hsl(67,44%,12%)
HSV
hsv(67,61%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(7,0,61,83)
LAB
lab(17,-6,17)
LCH
lch(17,18,109)
sRGB
(0.161,0.173,0.067)
HEX8
#292c11ff
CSS Name
Decimal
041044017

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
44%
Hue
67°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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