When Deathly Ash before Moldering

#575133 RGB(87,81,51)

About this color

When Deathly Ash before Moldering is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #575133 on the color spectrum.

#575133RGB(87, 81, 51)

HSL 50° · 26% saturation · 27% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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History

Yellow ochre is one of the oldest pigments known — used in the Lascaux cave paintings over 17,000 years ago, it remains a staple of artists' palettes today.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
When Deathly Ash before Moldering
HEX
#575133
RGB
rgb(87,81,51)
RGB%
rgb(34.1%,31.8%,20%)
HSL
hsl(50,26%,27%)
HSV
hsv(50,41%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,41,66)
LAB
lab(34,-3,19)
LCH
lch(34,19,99)
sRGB
(0.341,0.318,0.2)
HEX8
#575133ff
CSS Name
Decimal
087081051

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
26%
Hue
50°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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