When the Haggard Basalt beneath Submerging

#5a4e18 RGB(90,78,24)

About this color

When the Haggard Basalt beneath Submerging is a dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #5a4e18 on the color spectrum.

#5a4e18RGB(90, 78, 24)

HSL 49° · 58% saturation · 22% 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
When the Haggard Basalt beneath Submerging
HEX
#5a4e18
RGB
rgb(90,78,24)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,30.6%,9.4%)
HSL
hsl(49,58%,22%)
HSV
hsv(49,73%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,13,73,65)
LAB
lab(33,-2,33)
LCH
lch(33,33,93)
sRGB
(0.353,0.306,0.094)
HEX8
#5a4e18ff
CSS Name
Decimal
090078024

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
58%
Hue
49°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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