When the Drained Basalt Against Sundering

#444628 RGB(68,70,40)

About this color

When the Drained Basalt Against Sundering settles into a dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #444628, RGB(68, 70, 40).

#444628RGB(68, 70, 40)

HSL 64° · 27% saturation · 22% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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History

Indian Yellow, a pigment used in Mughal miniature painting, was produced from the urine of mango-fed cows — an extraordinary material history hidden behind a simple hue.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Drained Basalt Against Sundering
HEX
#444628
RGB
rgb(68,70,40)
RGB%
rgb(26.7%,27.5%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(64,27%,22%)
HSV
hsv(64,43%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,0,43,73)
LAB
lab(29,-6,18)
LCH
lch(29,19,108)
sRGB
(0.267,0.275,0.157)
HEX8
#444628ff
CSS Name
Decimal
068070040

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
27%
Hue
64°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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