The Basalt throughout Dark Embittering

#88790d RGB(136,121,13)

About this color

The Basalt throughout Dark Embittering is a dark yellow with a intense character, positioned at #88790d on the color spectrum.

#88790dRGB(136, 121, 13)

HSL 53° · 83% saturation · 29% 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 throughout Dark Embittering
HEX
#88790d
RGB
rgb(136,121,13)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,47.5%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(53,83%,29%)
HSV
hsv(53,90%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,11,90,47)
LAB
lab(51,-5,54)
LCH
lch(51,54,95)
sRGB
(0.533,0.475,0.051)
HEX8
#88790dff
CSS Name
Decimal
136121013

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
83%
Hue
53°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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