Muted Bedrock between the Submerging

#4d490a RGB(77,73,10)

About this color

Muted Bedrock between the Submerging is a dark yellow with a intense character, positioned at #4d490a on the color spectrum.

#4d490aRGB(77, 73, 10)

HSL 56° · 77% saturation · 17% 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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as 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

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
Muted Bedrock between the Submerging
HEX
#4d490a
RGB
rgb(77,73,10)
RGB%
rgb(30.2%,28.6%,3.9%)
HSL
hsl(56,77%,17%)
HSV
hsv(56,87%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,5,87,70)
LAB
lab(30,-6,35)
LCH
lch(30,36,100)
sRGB
(0.302,0.286,0.039)
HEX8
#4d490aff
CSS Name
Decimal
077073010

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
77%
Hue
56°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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