The Nocturnal Basalt underneath Bemoaning

#615620 RGB(97,86,32)

About this color

The Nocturnal Basalt underneath Bemoaning is a dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #615620 on the color spectrum.

#615620RGB(97, 86, 32)

HSL 50° · 50% 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
The Nocturnal Basalt underneath Bemoaning
HEX
#615620
RGB
rgb(97,86,32)
RGB%
rgb(38%,33.7%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(50,50%,25%)
HSV
hsv(50,67%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,11,67,62)
LAB
lab(37,-3,32)
LCH
lch(37,32,95)
sRGB
(0.38,0.337,0.125)
HEX8
#615620ff
CSS Name
Decimal
097086032

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
50%
Hue
50°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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