The Bedrock with Dark Parching

#3c3402 RGB(60,52,2)

About this color

The Bedrock with Dark Parching settles into a deep yellow territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #3c3402, RGB(60, 52, 2).

#3c3402RGB(60, 52, 2)

HSL 52° · 94% 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
The Bedrock with Dark Parching
HEX
#3c3402
RGB
rgb(60,52,2)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,20.4%,0.8%)
HSL
hsl(52,94%,12%)
HSV
hsv(52,97%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,13,97,76)
LAB
lab(22,-3,29)
LCH
lch(22,29,96)
sRGB
(0.235,0.204,0.008)
HEX8
#3c3402ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060052002

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
94%
Hue
52°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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