The Basin circa Plain Toiling

#615d42 RGB(97,93,66)

About this color

The Basin circa Plain Toiling settles into a dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #615d42, RGB(97, 93, 66).

#615d42RGB(97, 93, 66)

HSL 52° · 19% saturation · 32% 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
The Basin circa Plain Toiling
HEX
#615d42
RGB
rgb(97,93,66)
RGB%
rgb(38%,36.5%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(52,19%,32%)
HSV
hsv(52,32%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,32,62)
LAB
lab(39,-3,16)
LCH
lch(39,16,101)
sRGB
(0.38,0.365,0.259)
HEX8
#615d42ff
CSS Name
Decimal
097093066

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
19%
Hue
52°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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