Leaden Basalt between Shrouding

#544e2c RGB(84,78,44)

About this color

Leaden Basalt between Shrouding settles into a dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #544e2c, RGB(84, 78, 44).

#544e2cRGB(84, 78, 44)

HSL 51° · 31% saturation · 25% 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
Leaden Basalt between Shrouding
HEX
#544e2c
RGB
rgb(84,78,44)
RGB%
rgb(32.9%,30.6%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(51,31%,25%)
HSV
hsv(51,48%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,48,67)
LAB
lab(33,-3,21)
LCH
lch(33,21,98)
sRGB
(0.329,0.306,0.173)
HEX8
#544e2cff
CSS Name
Decimal
084078044

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
31%
Hue
51°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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