When Dependable Basin above Waiting

#a3931e RGB(163,147,30)

About this color

When Dependable Basin above Waiting settles into a medium-dark yellow territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #a3931e, RGB(163, 147, 30).

#a3931eRGB(163, 147, 30)

HSL 53° · 69% saturation · 38% 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 Dependable Basin above Waiting
HEX
#a3931e
RGB
rgb(163,147,30)
RGB%
rgb(63.9%,57.6%,11.8%)
HSL
hsl(53,69%,38%)
HSV
hsv(53,82%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,10,82,36)
LAB
lab(61,-6,58)
LCH
lch(61,58,96)
sRGB
(0.639,0.576,0.118)
HEX8
#a3931eff
CSS Name
Decimal
163147030

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
69%
Hue
53°
Chroma
58
Temperature
WarmCool
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