When Deep Cairn from Writhing

#2f311e RGB(47,49,30)

About this color

When Deep Cairn from Writhing settles into a dark yellow territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #2f311e, RGB(47, 49, 30).

#2f311eRGB(47, 49, 30)

HSL 66° · 24% saturation · 15% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Deep Cairn from Writhing
HEX
#2f311e
RGB
rgb(47,49,30)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,19.2%,11.8%)
HSL
hsl(66,24%,15%)
HSV
hsv(66,39%,19%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,0,39,81)
LAB
lab(20,-5,12)
LCH
lch(20,13,113)
sRGB
(0.184,0.192,0.118)
HEX8
#2f311eff
CSS Name
Decimal
047049030

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
24%
Hue
66°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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