Faltering Ash among the Brooding

#5b572a RGB(91,87,42)

About this color

Faltering Ash among the Brooding is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #5b572a on the color spectrum.

#5b572aRGB(91, 87, 42)

HSL 55° · 37% saturation · 26% 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
Faltering Ash among the Brooding
HEX
#5b572a
RGB
rgb(91,87,42)
RGB%
rgb(35.7%,34.1%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(55,37%,26%)
HSV
hsv(55,54%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,54,64)
LAB
lab(36,-5,26)
LCH
lch(36,26,101)
sRGB
(0.357,0.341,0.165)
HEX8
#5b572aff
CSS Name
Decimal
091087042

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
37%
Hue
55°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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