The Cairn circa Torn Lingering

#211d0d RGB(33,29,13)

About this color

The Cairn circa Torn Lingering is a deep yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #211d0d on the color spectrum.

#211d0dRGB(33, 29, 13)

HSL 48° · 43% saturation · 9% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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History

Yellow ochre is one of the oldest pigments known — used in the Lascaux cave paintings over 17,000 years ago, it remains a staple of artists' palettes today.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Cairn circa Torn Lingering
HEX
#211d0d
RGB
rgb(33,29,13)
RGB%
rgb(12.9%,11.4%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(48,43%,9%)
HSV
hsv(48,61%,13%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,12,61,87)
LAB
lab(11,-1,11)
LCH
lch(11,11,95)
sRGB
(0.129,0.114,0.051)
HEX8
#211d0dff
CSS Name
Decimal
033029013

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Color info

Lightness
9%
Saturation
43%
Hue
48°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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