When the Deathly Carbon off Splintering

#777718 RGB(119,119,24)

About this color

When the Deathly Carbon off Splintering is a dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #777718 on the color spectrum.

#777718RGB(119, 119, 24)

HSL 60° · 66% saturation · 28% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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History

Yellow ochre is one of the oldest pigments known — used in the Lascaux cave paintings over 17,000 years ago, it remains a staple of artists' palettes today.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
When the Deathly Carbon off Splintering
HEX
#777718
RGB
rgb(119,119,24)
RGB%
rgb(46.7%,46.7%,9.4%)
HSL
hsl(60,66%,28%)
HSV
hsv(60,80%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,80,53)
LAB
lab(48,-12,48)
LCH
lch(48,49,104)
sRGB
(0.467,0.467,0.094)
HEX8
#777718ff
CSS Name
Decimal
119119024

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
66%
Hue
60°
Chroma
49
Temperature
WarmCool
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