The Basalt up Moonless Blistering

#3a1f1d RGB(58,31,29)

About this color

The Basalt up Moonless Blistering reads as dark and moderate — a red tone recorded at #3a1f1d, RGB(58, 31, 29).

#3a1f1dRGB(58, 31, 29)

HSL 4° · 33% saturation · 17% 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 dark 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Basalt up Moonless Blistering
HEX
#3a1f1d
RGB
rgb(58,31,29)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,12.2%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(4,33%,17%)
HSV
hsv(4,50%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,47,50,77)
LAB
lab(15,13,7)
LCH
lch(15,15,28)
sRGB
(0.227,0.122,0.114)
HEX8
#3a1f1dff
CSS Name
Decimal
058031029

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
33%
Hue
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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