The Dour Abyss within the Fettering

#535c05 RGB(83,92,5)

About this color

The Dour Abyss within the Fettering is a dark yellow with a intense character, positioned at #535c05 on the color spectrum.

#535c05RGB(83, 92, 5)

HSL 66° · 90% saturation · 19% 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
The Dour Abyss within the Fettering
HEX
#535c05
RGB
rgb(83,92,5)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,36.1%,2%)
HSL
hsl(66,90%,19%)
HSV
hsv(66,95%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(10,0,95,64)
LAB
lab(37,-14,42)
LCH
lch(37,44,108)
sRGB
(0.325,0.361,0.02)
HEX8
#535c05ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083092005

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
90%
Hue
66°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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