The Abyss despite Joyless Stalling

#423e1d RGB(66,62,29)

About this color

The Abyss despite Joyless Stalling is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #423e1d on the color spectrum.

#423e1dRGB(66, 62, 29)

HSL 54° · 39% saturation · 19% 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 Abyss despite Joyless Stalling
HEX
#423e1d
RGB
rgb(66,62,29)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,24.3%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(54,39%,19%)
HSV
hsv(54,56%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,56,74)
LAB
lab(26,-4,21)
LCH
lch(26,21,101)
sRGB
(0.259,0.243,0.114)
HEX8
#423e1dff
CSS Name
Decimal
066062029

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
39%
Hue
54°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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