When Penumbral Boulder after Freezing

#5a4d23 RGB(90,77,35)

About this color

When Penumbral Boulder after Freezing settles into a dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #5a4d23, RGB(90, 77, 35).

#5a4d23RGB(90, 77, 35)

HSL 46° · 44% saturation · 25% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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History

Indian Yellow, a pigment used in Mughal miniature painting, was produced from the urine of mango-fed cows — an extraordinary material history hidden behind a simple hue.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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
When Penumbral Boulder after Freezing
HEX
#5a4d23
RGB
rgb(90,77,35)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,30.2%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(46,44%,25%)
HSV
hsv(46,61%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,61,65)
LAB
lab(33,-1,27)
LCH
lch(33,27,92)
sRGB
(0.353,0.302,0.137)
HEX8
#5a4d23ff
CSS Name
Decimal
090077035

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
44%
Hue
46°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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