The Decayed Cavern Since Rusting

#2c2a1b RGB(44,42,27)

About this color

The Decayed Cavern Since Rusting carries its coordinates at #2c2a1b: a deep yellow with muted saturation.

#2c2a1bRGB(44, 42, 27)

HSL 53° · 24% saturation · 14% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

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
The Decayed Cavern Since Rusting
HEX
#2c2a1b
RGB
rgb(44,42,27)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,16.5%,10.6%)
HSL
hsl(53,24%,14%)
HSV
hsv(53,39%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,5,39,83)
LAB
lab(17,-2,10)
LCH
lch(17,10,101)
sRGB
(0.173,0.165,0.106)
HEX8
#2c2a1bff
CSS Name
Decimal
044042027

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
24%
Hue
53°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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