Pale Boulder alongside Trampling

#51492c RGB(81,73,44)

About this color

Pale Boulder alongside Trampling is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #51492c on the color spectrum.

#51492cRGB(81, 73, 44)

HSL 47° · 30% saturation · 25% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Pale Boulder alongside Trampling
HEX
#51492c
RGB
rgb(81,73,44)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,28.6%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(47,30%,25%)
HSV
hsv(47,46%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,10,46,68)
LAB
lab(31,-1,19)
LCH
lch(31,19,93)
sRGB
(0.318,0.286,0.173)
HEX8
#51492cff
CSS Name
Decimal
081073044

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
30%
Hue
47°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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