Sable Abyss into Clouding

#745c16 RGB(116,92,22)

About this color

Sable Abyss into Clouding is a dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #745c16 on the color spectrum.

#745c16RGB(116, 92, 22)

HSL 45° · 68% saturation · 27% 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
Sable Abyss into Clouding
HEX
#745c16
RGB
rgb(116,92,22)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,36.1%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(45,68%,27%)
HSV
hsv(45,81%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,21,81,55)
LAB
lab(40,2,41)
LCH
lch(40,41,87)
sRGB
(0.455,0.361,0.086)
HEX8
#745c16ff
CSS Name
Decimal
116092022

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
68%
Hue
45°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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