When Darksome Basalt beside Brooding

#4f3f33 RGB(79,63,51)

About this color

When Darksome Basalt beside Brooding occupies the dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4f3f33 — RGB(79, 63, 51).

#4f3f33RGB(79, 63, 51)

HSL 26° · 22% saturation · 25% 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
When Darksome Basalt beside Brooding
HEX
#4f3f33
RGB
rgb(79,63,51)
RGB%
rgb(31%,24.7%,20%)
HSL
hsl(26,22%,25%)
HSV
hsv(26,35%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,35,69)
LAB
lab(28,5,10)
LCH
lch(28,11,63)
sRGB
(0.31,0.247,0.2)
HEX8
#4f3f33ff
CSS Name
Decimal
079063051

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
22%
Hue
26°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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