Deep Basalt over Staining

#30301c RGB(48,48,28)

About this color

Deep Basalt over Staining is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #30301c on the color spectrum.

#30301cRGB(48, 48, 28)

HSL 60° · 26% saturation · 15% 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
Deep Basalt over Staining
HEX
#30301c
RGB
rgb(48,48,28)
RGB%
rgb(18.8%,18.8%,11%)
HSL
hsl(60,26%,15%)
HSV
hsv(60,42%,19%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,42,81)
LAB
lab(19,-4,13)
LCH
lch(19,14,107)
sRGB
(0.188,0.188,0.11)
HEX8
#30301cff
CSS Name
Decimal
048048028

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
26%
Hue
60°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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