The Basalt within Dark Oppressing

#887a0d RGB(136,122,13)

About this color

The Basalt within Dark Oppressing is a dark yellow with a intense character, positioned at #887a0d on the color spectrum.

#887a0dRGB(136, 122, 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

Indian Yellow, a pigment used in Mughal miniature painting, was produced from the urine of mango-fed cows — an extraordinary material history hidden behind a simple hue.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 within Dark Oppressing
HEX
#887a0d
RGB
rgb(136,122,13)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,47.8%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(53,83%,29%)
HSV
hsv(53,90%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,10,90,47)
LAB
lab(51,-6,54)
LCH
lch(51,54,96)
sRGB
(0.533,0.478,0.051)
HEX8
#887a0dff
CSS Name
Decimal
136122013

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Color info

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