Honest Arch circa Tilling

#747b4c RGB(116,123,76)

About this color

Honest Arch circa Tilling carries its coordinates at #747b4c: a medium-dark yellow with muted saturation.

#747b4cRGB(116, 123, 76)

HSL 69° · 24% saturation · 39% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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
Honest Arch circa Tilling
HEX
#747b4c
RGB
rgb(116,123,76)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,48.2%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(69,24%,39%)
HSV
hsv(69,38%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(6,0,38,52)
LAB
lab(50,-11,25)
LCH
lch(50,27,114)
sRGB
(0.455,0.482,0.298)
HEX8
#747b4cff
CSS Name
Decimal
116123076

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
24%
Hue
69°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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