The Basalt Against Burnt Bemoaning

#170b0d RGB(23,11,13)

About this color

The Basalt Against Burnt Bemoaning reads as deep and moderate — a red tone recorded at #170b0d, RGB(23, 11, 13).

#170b0dRGB(23, 11, 13)

HSL 350° · 35% saturation · 7% lightness

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Psychology

Dark reds carry connotations of power, authority and depth — think burgundy-tinted boardrooms and aged wine labels.

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History

Chinese red, associated with luck and celebration for millennia, remains one of the most culturally specific colour associations anywhere in the world.

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Design use

In practical terms, a deep red like this works well as 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

In terms of colour combinations, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color formats

Name
The Basalt Against Burnt Bemoaning
HEX
#170b0d
RGB
rgb(23,11,13)
RGB%
rgb(9%,4.3%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(350,35%,7%)
HSV
hsv(350,52%,9%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,52,43,91)
LAB
lab(4,5,1)
LCH
lch(4,5,11)
sRGB
(0.09,0.043,0.051)
HEX8
#170b0dff
CSS Name
Decimal
023011013

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Color info

Lightness
7%
Saturation
35%
Hue
350°
Chroma
5
Temperature
WarmCool
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