The Clouded Cavern after the Yielding

#626125 RGB(98,97,37)

About this color

The Clouded Cavern after the Yielding settles into a dark yellow territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #626125, RGB(98, 97, 37).

#626125RGB(98, 97, 37)

HSL 59° · 45% saturation · 26% 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 Clouded Cavern after the Yielding
HEX
#626125
RGB
rgb(98,97,37)
RGB%
rgb(38.4%,38%,14.5%)
HSL
hsl(59,45%,26%)
HSV
hsv(59,62%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,62,62)
LAB
lab(40,-8,34)
LCH
lch(40,35,103)
sRGB
(0.384,0.38,0.145)
HEX8
#626125ff
CSS Name
Decimal
098097037

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
45%
Hue
59°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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