Corroded Char in Waning

#3c351c RGB(60,53,28)

About this color

Corroded Char in Waning is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #3c351c on the color spectrum.

#3c351cRGB(60, 53, 28)

HSL 47° · 36% saturation · 17% 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
Corroded Char in Waning
HEX
#3c351c
RGB
rgb(60,53,28)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,20.8%,11%)
HSL
hsl(47,36%,17%)
HSV
hsv(47,53%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,12,53,76)
LAB
lab(22,-1,17)
LCH
lch(22,17,93)
sRGB
(0.235,0.208,0.11)
HEX8
#3c351cff
CSS Name
Decimal
060053028

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
36%
Hue
47°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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