Sodden Basalt by the Festering

#3c2a11 RGB(60,42,17)

About this color

Sodden Basalt by the Festering reads as dark and vivid — a orange tone recorded at #3c2a11, RGB(60, 42, 17).

#3c2a11RGB(60, 42, 17)

HSL 35° · 56% saturation · 15% 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

In practical terms, a dark orange 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 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 formats

Name
Sodden Basalt by the Festering
HEX
#3c2a11
RGB
rgb(60,42,17)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,16.5%,6.7%)
HSL
hsl(35,56%,15%)
HSV
hsv(35,72%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,30,72,76)
LAB
lab(19,5,19)
LCH
lch(19,20,75)
sRGB
(0.235,0.165,0.067)
HEX8
#3c2a11ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060042017

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
56%
Hue
35°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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