When Spent Basalt behind Submerging

#48381e RGB(72,56,30)

About this color

When Spent Basalt behind Submerging settles into a dark orange territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #48381e, RGB(72, 56, 30).

#48381eRGB(72, 56, 30)

HSL 37° · 41% saturation · 20% 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 formats

Name
When Spent Basalt behind Submerging
HEX
#48381e
RGB
rgb(72,56,30)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,22%,11.8%)
HSL
hsl(37,41%,20%)
HSV
hsv(37,58%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,22,58,72)
LAB
lab(25,3,19)
LCH
lch(25,19,81)
sRGB
(0.282,0.22,0.118)
HEX8
#48381eff
CSS Name
Decimal
072056030

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
41%
Hue
37°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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