Dejected Cave after the Curdling

#52522a RGB(82,82,42)

About this color

Dejected Cave after the Curdling is a dark yellow with a moderate character, positioned at #52522a on the color spectrum.

#52522aRGB(82, 82, 42)

HSL 60° · 32% saturation · 24% lightness

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Psychology

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

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History

Yellow ochre is one of the oldest pigments known — used in the Lascaux cave paintings over 17,000 years ago, it remains a staple of artists' palettes today.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
Dejected Cave after the Curdling
HEX
#52522a
RGB
rgb(82,82,42)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,32.2%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(60,32%,24%)
HSV
hsv(60,49%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,0,49,68)
LAB
lab(34,-7,23)
LCH
lch(34,24,107)
sRGB
(0.322,0.322,0.165)
HEX8
#52522aff
CSS Name
Decimal
082082042

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
32%
Hue
60°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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