The Basalt till Aged Wasting

#46490d RGB(70,73,13)

About this color

The Basalt till Aged Wasting settles into a dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #46490d, RGB(70, 73, 13).

#46490dRGB(70, 73, 13)

HSL 63° · 70% saturation · 17% 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 Basalt till Aged Wasting
HEX
#46490d
RGB
rgb(70,73,13)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,28.6%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(63,70%,17%)
HSV
hsv(63,82%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,0,82,71)
LAB
lab(30,-10,33)
LCH
lch(30,34,107)
sRGB
(0.275,0.286,0.051)
HEX8
#46490dff
CSS Name
Decimal
070073013

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
70%
Hue
63°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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