The Basalt among Mournful Devouring

#504a02 RGB(80,74,2)

About this color

The Basalt among Mournful Devouring is a dark yellow with a intense character, positioned at #504a02 on the color spectrum.

#504a02RGB(80, 74, 2)

HSL 55° · 95% saturation · 16% 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 Basalt among Mournful Devouring
HEX
#504a02
RGB
rgb(80,74,2)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,29%,0.8%)
HSL
hsl(55,95%,16%)
HSV
hsv(55,98%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,98,69)
LAB
lab(31,-6,39)
LCH
lch(31,39,99)
sRGB
(0.314,0.29,0.008)
HEX8
#504a02ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080074002

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
95%
Hue
55°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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