When Derelict Carbon under Lapsing

#55543e RGB(85,84,62)

About this color

When Derelict Carbon under Lapsing carries its coordinates at #55543e: a dark yellow with muted saturation.

#55543eRGB(85, 84, 62)

HSL 57° · 16% saturation · 29% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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 Derelict Carbon under Lapsing
HEX
#55543e
RGB
rgb(85,84,62)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,32.9%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(57,16%,29%)
HSV
hsv(57,27%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,27,67)
LAB
lab(35,-4,13)
LCH
lch(35,14,107)
sRGB
(0.333,0.329,0.243)
HEX8
#55543eff
CSS Name
Decimal
085084062

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
16%
Hue
57°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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