Dismal Brine by the Wracking

#323521 RGB(50,53,33)

About this color

Dismal Brine by the Wracking is a dark yellow with a muted character, positioned at #323521 on the color spectrum.

#323521RGB(50, 53, 33)

HSL 69° · 23% saturation · 17% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Dismal Brine by the Wracking
HEX
#323521
RGB
rgb(50,53,33)
RGB%
rgb(19.6%,20.8%,12.9%)
HSL
hsl(69,23%,17%)
HSV
hsv(69,38%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(6,0,38,79)
LAB
lab(21,-5,12)
LCH
lch(21,13,113)
sRGB
(0.196,0.208,0.129)
HEX8
#323521ff
CSS Name
Decimal
050053033

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
23%
Hue
69°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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