Torn Boulder beyond the Yielding

#4e5911 RGB(78,89,17)

About this color

Torn Boulder beyond the Yielding is a dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #4e5911 on the color spectrum.

#4e5911RGB(78, 89, 17)

HSL 69° · 68% 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
Torn Boulder beyond the Yielding
HEX
#4e5911
RGB
rgb(78,89,17)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,34.9%,6.7%)
HSL
hsl(69,68%,21%)
HSV
hsv(69,81%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(12,0,81,65)
LAB
lab(36,-15,37)
LCH
lch(36,40,112)
sRGB
(0.306,0.349,0.067)
HEX8
#4e5911ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078089017

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
68%
Hue
69°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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