When Derelict Char without Searing

#2b2a13 RGB(43,42,19)

About this color

When Derelict Char without Searing is a deep yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #2b2a13 on the color spectrum.

#2b2a13RGB(43, 42, 19)

HSL 57° · 39% saturation · 12% 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
When Derelict Char without Searing
HEX
#2b2a13
RGB
rgb(43,42,19)
RGB%
rgb(16.9%,16.5%,7.5%)
HSL
hsl(57,39%,12%)
HSV
hsv(57,56%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,56,83)
LAB
lab(17,-4,15)
LCH
lch(17,16,105)
sRGB
(0.169,0.165,0.075)
HEX8
#2b2a13ff
CSS Name
Decimal
043042019

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
39%
Hue
57°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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