The Basalt within Tarnished Faltering

#494902 RGB(73,73,2)

About this color

The Basalt within Tarnished Faltering settles into a dark yellow territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #494902, RGB(73, 73, 2).

#494902RGB(73, 73, 2)

HSL 60° · 95% saturation · 15% lightness

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Psychology

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

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History

Yellow ochre is one of the oldest pigments known — used in the Lascaux cave paintings over 17,000 years ago, it remains a staple of artists' palettes today.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 within Tarnished Faltering
HEX
#494902
RGB
rgb(73,73,2)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,28.6%,0.8%)
HSL
hsl(60,95%,15%)
HSV
hsv(60,97%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,97,71)
LAB
lab(30,-9,37)
LCH
lch(30,38,104)
sRGB
(0.286,0.286,0.008)
HEX8
#494902ff
CSS Name
Decimal
073073002

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
95%
Hue
60°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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