The Basalt Around Spectral Stalling

#2c2202 RGB(44,34,2)

About this color

The Basalt Around Spectral Stalling is a intense, deep yellow tone, fixed at #2c2202 in the RGB color space.

#2c2202RGB(44, 34, 2)

HSL 46° · 91% saturation · 9% lightness

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Psychology

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

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History

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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 Basalt Around Spectral Stalling
HEX
#2c2202
RGB
rgb(44,34,2)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,13.3%,0.8%)
HSL
hsl(46,91%,9%)
HSV
hsv(46,95%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,23,95,83)
LAB
lab(14,1,19)
LCH
lch(14,19,87)
sRGB
(0.173,0.133,0.008)
HEX8
#2c2202ff
CSS Name
Decimal
044034002

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Color info

Lightness
9%
Saturation
91%
Hue
46°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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