The Basalt through Crumbling Parching

#39372d RGB(57,55,45)

About this color

The Basalt through Crumbling Parching settles into a dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #39372d, RGB(57, 55, 45).

#39372dRGB(57, 55, 45)

HSL 50° · 12% saturation · 20% 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 Basalt through Crumbling Parching
HEX
#39372d
RGB
rgb(57,55,45)
RGB%
rgb(22.4%,21.6%,17.6%)
HSL
hsl(50,12%,20%)
HSV
hsv(50,21%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,21,78)
LAB
lab(23,-1,7)
LCH
lch(23,7,98)
sRGB
(0.224,0.216,0.176)
HEX8
#39372dff
CSS Name
Decimal
057055045

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
12%
Hue
50°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
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