The Cheerless Basalt behind Sapping

#756c00 RGB(117,108,0)

About this color

The Cheerless Basalt behind Sapping carries its coordinates at #756c00: a dark yellow with intense saturation.

#756c00RGB(117, 108, 0)

HSL 55° · 100% saturation · 23% 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
The Cheerless Basalt behind Sapping
HEX
#756c00
RGB
rgb(117,108,0)
RGB%
rgb(45.9%,42.4%,0%)
HSL
hsl(55,100%,23%)
HSV
hsv(55,100%,46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,100,54)
LAB
lab(45,-7,51)
LCH
lch(45,51,98)
sRGB
(0.459,0.424,0)
HEX8
#756c00ff
CSS Name
Decimal
117108000

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
100%
Hue
55°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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