The Grimy Ash without Dissolving

#4b4d1b RGB(75,77,27)

About this color

The Grimy Ash without Dissolving is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #4b4d1b on the color spectrum.

#4b4d1bRGB(75, 77, 27)

HSL 62° · 48% saturation · 20% 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 Grimy Ash without Dissolving
HEX
#4b4d1b
RGB
rgb(75,77,27)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,30.2%,10.6%)
HSL
hsl(62,48%,20%)
HSV
hsv(62,65%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,0,65,70)
LAB
lab(32,-9,29)
LCH
lch(32,30,107)
sRGB
(0.294,0.302,0.106)
HEX8
#4b4d1bff
CSS Name
Decimal
075077027

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
48%
Hue
62°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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