The Exhausted Cairn underneath Wracking

#40382b RGB(64,56,43)

About this color

The Exhausted Cairn underneath Wracking presents itself as a dark, muted orange shade, sitting at #40382b in the 24-bit RGB space.

#40382bRGB(64, 56, 43)

HSL 37° · 20% saturation · 21% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Exhausted Cairn underneath Wracking
HEX
#40382b
RGB
rgb(64,56,43)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,22%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(37,20%,21%)
HSV
hsv(37,33%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,13,33,75)
LAB
lab(24,1,9)
LCH
lch(24,9,84)
sRGB
(0.251,0.22,0.169)
HEX8
#40382bff
CSS Name
Decimal
064056043

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
20%
Hue
37°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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