The Arch through Earthen Joining

#9c8d0d RGB(156,141,13)

About this color

The Arch through Earthen Joining carries its coordinates at #9c8d0d: a dark yellow with intense saturation.

#9c8d0dRGB(156, 141, 13)

HSL 54° · 85% saturation · 33% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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 Arch through Earthen Joining
HEX
#9c8d0d
RGB
rgb(156,141,13)
RGB%
rgb(61.2%,55.3%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(54,85%,33%)
HSV
hsv(54,92%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,10,92,39)
LAB
lab(58,-7,60)
LCH
lch(58,60,97)
sRGB
(0.612,0.553,0.051)
HEX8
#9c8d0dff
CSS Name
Decimal
156141013

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
85%
Hue
54°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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