The Ash until Parched Rending

#4a4412 RGB(74,68,18)

About this color

The Ash until Parched Rending settles into a dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #4a4412, RGB(74, 68, 18).

#4a4412RGB(74, 68, 18)

HSL 54° · 61% saturation · 18% 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 formats

Name
The Ash until Parched Rending
HEX
#4a4412
RGB
rgb(74,68,18)
RGB%
rgb(29%,26.7%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(54,61%,18%)
HSV
hsv(54,76%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,76,71)
LAB
lab(28,-4,30)
LCH
lch(28,30,98)
sRGB
(0.29,0.267,0.071)
HEX8
#4a4412ff
CSS Name
Decimal
074068018

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
61%
Hue
54°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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