Ruinous Brine on the Eroding

#2d2a11 RGB(45,42,17)

About this color

Ruinous Brine on the Eroding settles into a deep yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #2d2a11, RGB(45, 42, 17).

#2d2a11RGB(45, 42, 17)

HSL 54° · 45% 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 formats

Name
Ruinous Brine on the Eroding
HEX
#2d2a11
RGB
rgb(45,42,17)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,16.5%,6.7%)
HSL
hsl(54,45%,12%)
HSV
hsv(54,62%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,62,82)
LAB
lab(17,-3,17)
LCH
lch(17,17,100)
sRGB
(0.176,0.165,0.067)
HEX8
#2d2a11ff
CSS Name
Decimal
045042017

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
45%
Hue
54°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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