The Scarred Boulder Against Eroding

#40372b RGB(64,55,43)

About this color

The Scarred Boulder Against Eroding is a dark orange with a muted character, positioned at #40372b on the color spectrum.

#40372bRGB(64, 55, 43)

HSL 34° · 20% saturation · 21% lightness

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Psychology

At deeper values orange loses its brashness and picks up warmth without loudness.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this orange finds its natural complement in blue and blue-violet. For warmer, earthier palettes, combine it with brown, sienna, and cream.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Scarred Boulder Against Eroding
HEX
#40372b
RGB
rgb(64,55,43)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,21.6%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(34,20%,21%)
HSV
hsv(34,33%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,33,75)
LAB
lab(24,2,9)
LCH
lch(24,9,77)
sRGB
(0.251,0.216,0.169)
HEX8
#40372bff
CSS Name
Decimal
064055043

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
20%
Hue
34°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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