The Desolate Basalt During the Yielding

#6e5f25 RGB(110,95,37)

About this color

The Desolate Basalt During the Yielding settles into a dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #6e5f25, RGB(110, 95, 37).

#6e5f25RGB(110, 95, 37)

HSL 48° · 50% saturation · 29% 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 Desolate Basalt During the Yielding
HEX
#6e5f25
RGB
rgb(110,95,37)
RGB%
rgb(43.1%,37.3%,14.5%)
HSL
hsl(48,50%,29%)
HSV
hsv(48,66%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,66,57)
LAB
lab(41,-1,35)
LCH
lch(41,35,92)
sRGB
(0.431,0.373,0.145)
HEX8
#6e5f25ff
CSS Name
Decimal
110095037

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
50%
Hue
48°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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