Starless Basalt with Faltering

#594a1c RGB(89,74,28)

About this color

Starless Basalt with Faltering carries its coordinates at #594a1c: a dark yellow with vivid saturation.

#594a1cRGB(89, 74, 28)

HSL 45° · 52% saturation · 23% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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
Starless Basalt with Faltering
HEX
#594a1c
RGB
rgb(89,74,28)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,29%,11%)
HSL
hsl(45,52%,23%)
HSV
hsv(45,69%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,17,69,65)
LAB
lab(32,0,29)
LCH
lch(32,29,90)
sRGB
(0.349,0.29,0.11)
HEX8
#594a1cff
CSS Name
Decimal
089074028

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
52%
Hue
45°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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