Layered Basin above Tying

#64653c RGB(100,101,60)

About this color

Layered Basin above Tying is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #64653c on the color spectrum.

#64653cRGB(100, 101, 60)

HSL 61° · 25% saturation · 32% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Layered Basin above Tying
HEX
#64653c
RGB
rgb(100,101,60)
RGB%
rgb(39.2%,39.6%,23.5%)
HSL
hsl(61,25%,32%)
HSV
hsv(61,41%,40%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,41,60)
LAB
lab(42,-7,23)
LCH
lch(42,24,107)
sRGB
(0.392,0.396,0.235)
HEX8
#64653cff
CSS Name
Decimal
100101060

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
25%
Hue
61°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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