The Char before Dusky Sapping

#35140d RGB(53,20,13)

About this color

The Char before Dusky Sapping presents itself as a deep, vivid red shade, sitting at #35140d in the 24-bit RGB space.

#35140dRGB(53, 20, 13)

HSL 10° · 61% saturation · 13% 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 Char before Dusky Sapping
HEX
#35140d
RGB
rgb(53,20,13)
RGB%
rgb(20.8%,7.8%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(10,61%,13%)
HSV
hsv(10,75%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,62,75,79)
LAB
lab(11,16,12)
LCH
lch(11,20,37)
sRGB
(0.208,0.078,0.051)
HEX8
#35140dff
CSS Name
Decimal
053020013

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
61%
Hue
10°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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