The Cheerless Ash from Stifling

#525420 RGB(82,84,32)

About this color

The Cheerless Ash from Stifling is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #525420 on the color spectrum.

#525420RGB(82, 84, 32)

HSL 62° · 45% saturation · 23% 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 Cheerless Ash from Stifling
HEX
#525420
RGB
rgb(82,84,32)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,32.9%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(62,45%,23%)
HSV
hsv(62,62%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(2,0,62,67)
LAB
lab(34,-9,29)
LCH
lch(34,30,107)
sRGB
(0.322,0.329,0.125)
HEX8
#525420ff
CSS Name
Decimal
082084032

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
45%
Hue
62°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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