When the Wretched Basalt through Wracking

#4e3638 RGB(78,54,56)

About this color

When the Wretched Basalt through Wracking occupies the dark, muted end of the red spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4e3638 — RGB(78, 54, 56).

#4e3638RGB(78, 54, 56)

HSL 355° · 18% saturation · 26% lightness

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Psychology

Dark reds carry connotations of power, authority and depth — think burgundy-tinted boardrooms and aged wine labels.

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History

Red ochre is among the oldest pigments used by humans — found in cave paintings dating back over 70,000 years, suggesting an early and enduring fascination with this hue.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep red is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Wretched Basalt through Wracking
HEX
#4e3638
RGB
rgb(78,54,56)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,21.2%,22%)
HSL
hsl(355,18%,26%)
HSV
hsv(355,31%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,31,28,69)
LAB
lab(25,11,3)
LCH
lch(25,11,15)
sRGB
(0.306,0.212,0.22)
HEX8
#4e3638ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078054056

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
18%
Hue
355°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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