The Crumbling Ash circa Petrifying

#493f3b RGB(73,63,59)

About this color

The Crumbling Ash circa Petrifying occupies the dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #493f3b — RGB(73, 63, 59).

#493f3bRGB(73, 63, 59)

HSL 17° · 11% saturation · 26% 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

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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 Crumbling Ash circa Petrifying
HEX
#493f3b
RGB
rgb(73,63,59)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,24.7%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(17,11%,26%)
HSV
hsv(17,19%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,14,19,71)
LAB
lab(28,4,4)
LCH
lch(28,6,45)
sRGB
(0.286,0.247,0.231)
HEX8
#493f3bff
CSS Name
Decimal
073063059

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
11%
Hue
17°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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