The Melancholy Basalt before Faltering

#856f00 RGB(133,111,0)

About this color

The Melancholy Basalt before Faltering settles into a dark yellow territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #856f00, RGB(133, 111, 0).

#856f00RGB(133, 111, 0)

HSL 50° · 100% saturation · 26% 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
The Melancholy Basalt before Faltering
HEX
#856f00
RGB
rgb(133,111,0)
RGB%
rgb(52.2%,43.5%,0%)
HSL
hsl(50,100%,26%)
HSV
hsv(50,100%,52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,17,100,48)
LAB
lab(47,-1,54)
LCH
lch(47,54,91)
sRGB
(0.522,0.435,0)
HEX8
#856f00ff
CSS Name
Decimal
133111000

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
100%
Hue
50°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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