The Burial on Brooding Lingering

#4f570d RGB(79,87,13)

About this color

The Burial on Brooding Lingering is a dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #4f570d on the color spectrum.

#4f570dRGB(79, 87, 13)

HSL 66° · 74% 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 Burial on Brooding Lingering
HEX
#4f570d
RGB
rgb(79,87,13)
RGB%
rgb(31%,34.1%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(66,74%,20%)
HSV
hsv(66,85%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(9,0,85,66)
LAB
lab(35,-13,38)
LCH
lch(35,40,109)
sRGB
(0.31,0.341,0.051)
HEX8
#4f570dff
CSS Name
Decimal
079087013

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
74%
Hue
66°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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