Downcast Basalt Inside the Clouding

#372211 RGB(55,34,17)

About this color

Downcast Basalt Inside the Clouding is rendered by screens as RGB(55, 34, 17) — a deep, vivid orange hue.

#372211RGB(55, 34, 17)

HSL 27° · 53% saturation · 14% lightness

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Psychology

Dark oranges recall autumn leaves, aged wood, and the glow of embers — earthy, grounded, hospitable.

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History

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, saffron orange carries deep spiritual significance — the colour of renunciation and wisdom worn by monks across South and Southeast Asia.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this orange with deep teal for bold contrast, or with warm sand and burnt umber for a palette that feels natural and grounded.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Downcast Basalt Inside the Clouding
HEX
#372211
RGB
rgb(55,34,17)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,13.3%,6.7%)
HSL
hsl(27,53%,14%)
HSV
hsv(27,69%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,38,69,78)
LAB
lab(15,8,15)
LCH
lch(15,17,62)
sRGB
(0.216,0.133,0.067)
HEX8
#372211ff
CSS Name
Decimal
055034017

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
53%
Hue
27°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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