The Empty Basalt along Rusting

#42460b RGB(66,70,11)

About this color

The Empty Basalt along Rusting settles into a dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #42460b, RGB(66, 70, 11).

#42460bRGB(66, 70, 11)

HSL 64° · 73% saturation · 16% 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 Empty Basalt along Rusting
HEX
#42460b
RGB
rgb(66,70,11)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,27.5%,4.3%)
HSL
hsl(64,73%,16%)
HSV
hsv(64,84%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(6,0,84,73)
LAB
lab(28,-10,32)
LCH
lch(28,34,107)
sRGB
(0.259,0.275,0.043)
HEX8
#42460bff
CSS Name
Decimal
066070011

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
73%
Hue
64°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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