Worn Basalt down the Dissolving

#512411 RGB(81,36,17)

About this color

Worn Basalt down the Dissolving settles into a dark orange territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #512411, RGB(81, 36, 17).

#512411RGB(81, 36, 17)

HSL 18° · 65% saturation · 19% 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
Worn Basalt down the Dissolving
HEX
#512411
RGB
rgb(81,36,17)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,14.1%,6.7%)
HSL
hsl(18,65%,19%)
HSV
hsv(18,79%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,56,79,68)
LAB
lab(20,19,22)
LCH
lch(20,29,49)
sRGB
(0.318,0.141,0.067)
HEX8
#512411ff
CSS Name
Decimal
081036017

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
65%
Hue
18°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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