The Basalt for Cold Staining

#71611d RGB(113,97,29)

About this color

The Basalt for Cold Staining is a dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #71611d on the color spectrum.

#71611dRGB(113, 97, 29)

HSL 49° · 59% 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

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 Basalt for Cold Staining
HEX
#71611d
RGB
rgb(113,97,29)
RGB%
rgb(44.3%,38%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(49,59%,28%)
HSV
hsv(49,74%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,74,56)
LAB
lab(41,-2,39)
LCH
lch(41,39,93)
sRGB
(0.443,0.38,0.114)
HEX8
#71611dff
CSS Name
Decimal
113097029

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
59%
Hue
49°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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