Dusky Cairn among Draining

#454a1c RGB(69,74,28)

About this color

Dusky Cairn among Draining is a moderate, dark yellow tone, fixed at #454a1c in the RGB color space.

#454a1cRGB(69, 74, 28)

HSL 67° · 45% saturation · 20% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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
Dusky Cairn among Draining
HEX
#454a1c
RGB
rgb(69,74,28)
RGB%
rgb(27.1%,29%,11%)
HSL
hsl(67,45%,20%)
HSV
hsv(67,62%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(7,0,62,71)
LAB
lab(30,-10,26)
LCH
lch(30,28,111)
sRGB
(0.271,0.29,0.11)
HEX8
#454a1cff
CSS Name
Decimal
069074028

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
45%
Hue
67°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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