When the Faltering Basalt up Extinguishing

#725b18 RGB(114,91,24)

About this color

When the Faltering Basalt up Extinguishing is a dark yellow with a vivid character, positioned at #725b18 on the color spectrum.

#725b18RGB(114, 91, 24)

HSL 45° · 65% saturation · 27% 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 formats

Name
When the Faltering Basalt up Extinguishing
HEX
#725b18
RGB
rgb(114,91,24)
RGB%
rgb(44.7%,35.7%,9.4%)
HSL
hsl(45,65%,27%)
HSV
hsv(45,79%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,79,55)
LAB
lab(40,2,40)
LCH
lch(40,40,87)
sRGB
(0.447,0.357,0.094)
HEX8
#725b18ff
CSS Name
Decimal
114091024

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
65%
Hue
45°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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