Sombrous Basalt for Wracking

#5d592c RGB(93,89,44)

About this color

Sombrous Basalt for Wracking is a moderate, dark yellow tone, fixed at #5d592c in the RGB color space.

#5d592cRGB(93, 89, 44)

HSL 55° · 36% saturation · 27% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Sombrous Basalt for Wracking
HEX
#5d592c
RGB
rgb(93,89,44)
RGB%
rgb(36.5%,34.9%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(55,36%,27%)
HSV
hsv(55,53%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,53,64)
LAB
lab(37,-5,26)
LCH
lch(37,26,101)
sRGB
(0.365,0.349,0.173)
HEX8
#5d592cff
CSS Name
Decimal
093089044

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
36%
Hue
55°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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