The Spectral Basalt underneath Oppressing

#62622b RGB(98,98,43)

About this color

The Spectral Basalt underneath Oppressing carries its coordinates at #62622b: a dark yellow with moderate saturation.

#62622bRGB(98, 98, 43)

HSL 60° · 39% saturation · 28% 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 Spectral Basalt underneath Oppressing
HEX
#62622b
RGB
rgb(98,98,43)
RGB%
rgb(38.4%,38.4%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(60,39%,28%)
HSV
hsv(60,56%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,56,62)
LAB
lab(40,-8,31)
LCH
lch(40,32,104)
sRGB
(0.384,0.384,0.169)
HEX8
#62622bff
CSS Name
Decimal
098098043

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
39%
Hue
60°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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