Grimy Cave opposite Collapsing

#2c2e1c RGB(44,46,28)

About this color

Grimy Cave opposite Collapsing is a dark yellow with a muted character, positioned at #2c2e1c on the color spectrum.

#2c2e1cRGB(44, 46, 28)

HSL 67° · 24% saturation · 15% 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
Grimy Cave opposite Collapsing
HEX
#2c2e1c
RGB
rgb(44,46,28)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,18%,11%)
HSL
hsl(67,24%,15%)
HSV
hsv(67,39%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,0,39,82)
LAB
lab(18,-5,11)
LCH
lch(18,12,114)
sRGB
(0.173,0.18,0.11)
HEX8
#2c2e1cff
CSS Name
Decimal
044046028

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
24%
Hue
67°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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