Tired Ash into Shrinking

#6a690c RGB(106,105,12)

About this color

Tired Ash into Shrinking settles into a dark yellow territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #6a690c, RGB(106, 105, 12).

#6a690cRGB(106, 105, 12)

HSL 59° · 80% saturation · 23% 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
Tired Ash into Shrinking
HEX
#6a690c
RGB
rgb(106,105,12)
RGB%
rgb(41.6%,41.2%,4.7%)
HSL
hsl(59,80%,23%)
HSV
hsv(59,89%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,89,58)
LAB
lab(43,-10,46)
LCH
lch(43,47,102)
sRGB
(0.416,0.412,0.047)
HEX8
#6a690cff
CSS Name
Decimal
106105012

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
80%
Hue
59°
Chroma
47
Temperature
WarmCool
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