When Known Atoll with Balancing

#6c743e RGB(108,116,62)

About this color

When Known Atoll with Balancing settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #6c743e, RGB(108, 116, 62).

#6c743eRGB(108, 116, 62)

HSL 69° · 30% saturation · 35% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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History

Yellow ochre is one of the oldest pigments known — used in the Lascaux cave paintings over 17,000 years ago, it remains a staple of artists' palettes today.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
When Known Atoll with Balancing
HEX
#6c743e
RGB
rgb(108,116,62)
RGB%
rgb(42.4%,45.5%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(69,30%,35%)
HSV
hsv(69,47%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(7,0,47,55)
LAB
lab(47,-12,29)
LCH
lch(47,31,112)
sRGB
(0.424,0.455,0.243)
HEX8
#6c743eff
CSS Name
Decimal
108116062

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
30%
Hue
69°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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