Stygian Cave along the Defiling

#464b2a RGB(70,75,42)

About this color

Stygian Cave along the Defiling is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #464b2a on the color spectrum.

#464b2aRGB(70, 75, 42)

HSL 69° · 28% 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
Stygian Cave along the Defiling
HEX
#464b2a
RGB
rgb(70,75,42)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,29.4%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(69,28%,23%)
HSV
hsv(69,44%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(7,0,44,71)
LAB
lab(31,-8,19)
LCH
lch(31,21,113)
sRGB
(0.275,0.294,0.165)
HEX8
#464b2aff
CSS Name
Decimal
070075042

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
28%
Hue
69°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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