The Raw Carbon down Quenching

#4b4a20 RGB(75,74,32)

About this color

The Raw Carbon down Quenching is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #4b4a20 on the color spectrum.

#4b4a20RGB(75, 74, 32)

HSL 59° · 40% saturation · 21% 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 Raw Carbon down Quenching
HEX
#4b4a20
RGB
rgb(75,74,32)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,29%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(59,40%,21%)
HSV
hsv(59,57%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,57,71)
LAB
lab(31,-6,25)
LCH
lch(31,26,103)
sRGB
(0.294,0.29,0.125)
HEX8
#4b4a20ff
CSS Name
Decimal
075074032

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
40%
Hue
59°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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