Smoldering Cave after Decaying

#685e2c RGB(104,94,44)

About this color

Smoldering Cave after Decaying is a moderate, dark yellow tone, fixed at #685e2c in the RGB color space.

#685e2cRGB(104, 94, 44)

HSL 50° · 41% saturation · 29% lightness

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Psychology

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

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History

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

For palette building, 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
Smoldering Cave after Decaying
HEX
#685e2c
RGB
rgb(104,94,44)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,36.9%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(50,41%,29%)
HSV
hsv(50,58%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,10,58,59)
LAB
lab(40,-3,30)
LCH
lch(40,30,96)
sRGB
(0.408,0.369,0.173)
HEX8
#685e2cff
CSS Name
Decimal
104094044

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
41%
Hue
50°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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