Pale Ash between Strangling

#636c26 RGB(99,108,38)

About this color

Pale Ash between Strangling is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #636c26 on the color spectrum.

#636c26RGB(99, 108, 38)

HSL 68° · 48% saturation · 29% 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
Pale Ash between Strangling
HEX
#636c26
RGB
rgb(99,108,38)
RGB%
rgb(38.8%,42.4%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(68,48%,29%)
HSV
hsv(68,65%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(8,0,65,58)
LAB
lab(44,-14,37)
LCH
lch(44,40,111)
sRGB
(0.388,0.424,0.149)
HEX8
#636c26ff
CSS Name
Decimal
099108038

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
48%
Hue
68°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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