The Stark Basalt with Expiring

#5f5b10 RGB(95,91,16)

About this color

The Stark Basalt with Expiring carries its coordinates at #5f5b10: a dark yellow with vivid saturation.

#5f5b10RGB(95, 91, 16)

HSL 57° · 71% 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

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 formats

Name
The Stark Basalt with Expiring
HEX
#5f5b10
RGB
rgb(95,91,16)
RGB%
rgb(37.3%,35.7%,6.3%)
HSL
hsl(57,71%,22%)
HSV
hsv(57,83%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,83,63)
LAB
lab(38,-8,40)
LCH
lch(38,41,101)
sRGB
(0.373,0.357,0.063)
HEX8
#5f5b10ff
CSS Name
Decimal
095091016

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
71%
Hue
57°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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