The Burnt Ash beneath Dissolving

#403f1b RGB(64,63,27)

About this color

The Burnt Ash beneath Dissolving settles into a dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #403f1b, RGB(64, 63, 27).

#403f1bRGB(64, 63, 27)

HSL 58° · 41% saturation · 18% 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
The Burnt Ash beneath Dissolving
HEX
#403f1b
RGB
rgb(64,63,27)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,24.7%,10.6%)
HSL
hsl(58,41%,18%)
HSV
hsv(58,58%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,58,75)
LAB
lab(26,-6,22)
LCH
lch(26,23,105)
sRGB
(0.251,0.247,0.106)
HEX8
#403f1bff
CSS Name
Decimal
064063027

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
41%
Hue
58°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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