The Cairn until Comfortless Howling

#252a1d RGB(37,42,29)

About this color

The Cairn until Comfortless Howling settles into a deep yellow-green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #252a1d, RGB(37, 42, 29).

#252a1dRGB(37, 42, 29)

HSL 83° · 18% saturation · 14% lightness

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Psychology

This tone carries its own quiet authority within the yellow-green spectrum.

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History

Every colour carries history — this yellow-green tone sits within a tradition of pigments, dyes and cultural meanings that stretches back millennia.

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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, this tone pairs well with its complementary hue on the opposite side of the wheel, as well as with warm or cool neutrals depending on its neutral character.

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Color formats

Name
The Cairn until Comfortless Howling
HEX
#252a1d
RGB
rgb(37,42,29)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,16.5%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(83,18%,14%)
HSV
hsv(83,31%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(12,0,31,84)
LAB
lab(16,-5,8)
LCH
lch(16,9,122)
sRGB
(0.145,0.165,0.114)
HEX8
#252a1dff
CSS Name
Decimal
037042029

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
18%
Hue
83°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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