Umbral Basalt with the Crumbling

#3e3b0a RGB(62,59,10)

About this color

Umbral Basalt with the Crumbling is a deep yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #3e3b0a on the color spectrum.

#3e3b0aRGB(62, 59, 10)

HSL 57° · 72% saturation · 14% 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
Umbral Basalt with the Crumbling
HEX
#3e3b0a
RGB
rgb(62,59,10)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,23.1%,3.9%)
HSL
hsl(57,72%,14%)
HSV
hsv(57,84%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,5,84,76)
LAB
lab(24,-5,29)
LCH
lch(24,29,100)
sRGB
(0.243,0.231,0.039)
HEX8
#3e3b0aff
CSS Name
Decimal
062059010

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
72%
Hue
57°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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