The Basalt out Cold Suffocating

#716e1d RGB(113,110,29)

About this color

The Basalt out Cold Suffocating settles into a dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #716e1d, RGB(113, 110, 29).

#716e1dRGB(113, 110, 29)

HSL 58° · 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 out Cold Suffocating
HEX
#716e1d
RGB
rgb(113,110,29)
RGB%
rgb(44.3%,43.1%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(58,59%,28%)
HSV
hsv(58,74%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,3,74,56)
LAB
lab(45,-9,43)
LCH
lch(45,44,102)
sRGB
(0.443,0.431,0.114)
HEX8
#716e1dff
CSS Name
Decimal
113110029

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
59%
Hue
58°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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