When the Stark Boulder up Draining

#3d3828 RGB(61,56,40)

About this color

When the Stark Boulder up Draining settles into a dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #3d3828, RGB(61, 56, 40).

#3d3828RGB(61, 56, 40)

HSL 46° · 21% saturation · 20% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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History

Indian Yellow, a pigment used in Mughal miniature painting, was produced from the urine of mango-fed cows — an extraordinary material history hidden behind a simple hue.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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
When the Stark Boulder up Draining
HEX
#3d3828
RGB
rgb(61,56,40)
RGB%
rgb(23.9%,22%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(46,21%,20%)
HSV
hsv(46,34%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,34,76)
LAB
lab(24,-1,11)
LCH
lch(24,11,95)
sRGB
(0.239,0.22,0.157)
HEX8
#3d3828ff
CSS Name
Decimal
061056040

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
21%
Hue
46°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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