Dusk-bound Bedrock before the Sapping

#221f11 RGB(34,31,17)

About this color

Dusk-bound Bedrock before the Sapping settles into a deep yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #221f11, RGB(34, 31, 17).

#221f11RGB(34, 31, 17)

HSL 49° · 33% saturation · 10% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Dusk-bound Bedrock before the Sapping
HEX
#221f11
RGB
rgb(34,31,17)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,12.2%,6.7%)
HSL
hsl(49,33%,10%)
HSV
hsv(49,50%,13%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,9,50,87)
LAB
lab(12,-1,10)
LCH
lch(12,10,96)
sRGB
(0.133,0.122,0.067)
HEX8
#221f11ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034031017

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Color info

Lightness
10%
Saturation
33%
Hue
49°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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