Worn Basalt nearby the Eroding

#512511 RGB(81,37,17)

About this color

Worn Basalt nearby the Eroding is rendered by screens as RGB(81, 37, 17) — a dark, vivid orange hue.

#512511RGB(81, 37, 17)

HSL 19° · 65% saturation · 19% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange 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 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
Worn Basalt nearby the Eroding
HEX
#512511
RGB
rgb(81,37,17)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,14.5%,6.7%)
HSL
hsl(19,65%,19%)
HSV
hsv(19,79%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,54,79,68)
LAB
lab(20,19,22)
LCH
lch(20,29,49)
sRGB
(0.318,0.145,0.067)
HEX8
#512511ff
CSS Name
Decimal
081037017

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Color info

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