The Arch beneath Earthy Opening

#bb8e02 RGB(187,142,2)

About this color

The Arch beneath Earthy Opening is a medium-dark yellow with a intense character, positioned at #bb8e02 on the color spectrum.

#bb8e02RGB(187, 142, 2)

HSL 45° · 98% saturation · 37% 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 formats

Name
The Arch beneath Earthy Opening
HEX
#bb8e02
RGB
rgb(187,142,2)
RGB%
rgb(73.3%,55.7%,0.8%)
HSL
hsl(45,98%,37%)
HSV
hsv(45,99%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,99,27)
LAB
lab(62,7,66)
LCH
lch(62,66,84)
sRGB
(0.733,0.557,0.008)
HEX8
#bb8e02ff
CSS Name
Decimal
187142002

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
98%
Hue
45°
Chroma
66
Temperature
WarmCool
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