Pale Basalt without Thawing

#4b2006 RGB(75,32,6)

About this color

Pale Basalt without Thawing settles into a dark orange territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #4b2006, RGB(75, 32, 6).

#4b2006RGB(75, 32, 6)

HSL 23° · 85% saturation · 16% 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
Pale Basalt without Thawing
HEX
#4b2006
RGB
rgb(75,32,6)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,12.5%,2.4%)
HSL
hsl(23,85%,16%)
HSV
hsv(23,92%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,57,92,71)
LAB
lab(18,19,24)
LCH
lch(18,31,52)
sRGB
(0.294,0.125,0.024)
HEX8
#4b2006ff
CSS Name
Decimal
075032006

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
85%
Hue
23°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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