When Barren Basalt after Dreading

#4e4833 RGB(78,72,51)

About this color

When Barren Basalt after Dreading settles into a dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #4e4833, RGB(78, 72, 51).

#4e4833RGB(78, 72, 51)

HSL 47° · 21% saturation · 25% 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
When Barren Basalt after Dreading
HEX
#4e4833
RGB
rgb(78,72,51)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,28.2%,20%)
HSL
hsl(47,21%,25%)
HSV
hsv(47,35%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,35,69)
LAB
lab(31,-1,14)
LCH
lch(31,14,94)
sRGB
(0.306,0.282,0.2)
HEX8
#4e4833ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078072051

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
21%
Hue
47°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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