When Mourning Cavern till Faltering
About this color
When Mourning Cavern till Faltering occupies the deep, moderate end of the yellow spectrum, defined by its coordinates #23250e — RGB(35, 37, 14).
#23250eRGB(35, 37, 14)
HSL 65° · 45% saturation · 10% lightness
Psychology
Dark yellows — ochres and golds — have carried associations of wealth, harvest, and endurance across centuries.
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.
Design use
Practically speaking, this deep yellow is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.
Colour pairings
When it comes to colour harmony, combine this yellow with deep indigo for high-contrast drama, or with dusty sage and off-white for a palette of sunlit calm.
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