When Wretched Boulder circa Stilling

#42452e RGB(66,69,46)

About this color

When Wretched Boulder circa Stilling settles into a dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #42452e, RGB(66, 69, 46).

#42452eRGB(66, 69, 46)

HSL 68° · 20% saturation · 23% 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
When Wretched Boulder circa Stilling
HEX
#42452e
RGB
rgb(66,69,46)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,27.1%,18%)
HSL
hsl(68,20%,23%)
HSV
hsv(68,33%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,0,33,73)
LAB
lab(28,-6,14)
LCH
lch(28,15,113)
sRGB
(0.259,0.271,0.18)
HEX8
#42452eff
CSS Name
Decimal
066069046

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
20%
Hue
68°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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