When Thunderous Basalt from Hardening

#4f5913 RGB(79,89,19)

About this color

When Thunderous Basalt from Hardening settles into a dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #4f5913, RGB(79, 89, 19).

#4f5913RGB(79, 89, 19)

HSL 69° · 65% 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
When Thunderous Basalt from Hardening
HEX
#4f5913
RGB
rgb(79,89,19)
RGB%
rgb(31%,34.9%,7.5%)
HSL
hsl(69,65%,21%)
HSV
hsv(69,79%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(11,0,79,65)
LAB
lab(36,-14,37)
LCH
lch(36,40,111)
sRGB
(0.31,0.349,0.075)
HEX8
#4f5913ff
CSS Name
Decimal
079089019

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
65%
Hue
69°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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