When the Bitter Bedrock atop Harrowing

#514538 RGB(81,69,56)

About this color

When the Bitter Bedrock atop Harrowing reads as dark and muted — a orange tone recorded at #514538, RGB(81, 69, 56).

#514538RGB(81, 69, 56)

HSL 31° · 18% saturation · 27% 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

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 the Bitter Bedrock atop Harrowing
HEX
#514538
RGB
rgb(81,69,56)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,27.1%,22%)
HSL
hsl(31,18%,27%)
HSV
hsv(31,31%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,31,68)
LAB
lab(30,3,10)
LCH
lch(30,10,73)
sRGB
(0.318,0.271,0.22)
HEX8
#514538ff
CSS Name
Decimal
081069056

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
18%
Hue
31°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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