Heavy Basalt into the Blighting

#59563a RGB(89,86,58)

About this color

Heavy Basalt into the Blighting settles into a dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #59563a, RGB(89, 86, 58).

#59563aRGB(89, 86, 58)

HSL 54° · 21% 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

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
Heavy Basalt into the Blighting
HEX
#59563a
RGB
rgb(89,86,58)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,33.7%,22.7%)
HSL
hsl(54,21%,29%)
HSV
hsv(54,35%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,3,35,65)
LAB
lab(36,-4,17)
LCH
lch(36,17,103)
sRGB
(0.349,0.337,0.227)
HEX8
#59563aff
CSS Name
Decimal
089086058

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
21%
Hue
54°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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