Dusky Mustard Wave

#2a2a0f

Notes

Dusky Mustard Wave (#2A2A0F) is a deep yellow with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (60°, 47%, 11%) places it in the balanced band at a dark lightness. It works well as a headline, icon, or deep background in an otherwise light layout, pairing cleanly with cream, bone, and warm neutrals. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary blue. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#2a2a0f

RGB

rgb(42, 42, 15)

HSL

hsl(60, 47%, 11%)