The Ruinous Basalt underneath Despairing

#522910 RGB(82,41,16)

About this color

The Ruinous Basalt underneath Despairing reads as dark and vivid — a orange tone recorded at #522910, RGB(82, 41, 16).

#522910RGB(82, 41, 16)

HSL 23° · 67% 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

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 formats

Name
The Ruinous Basalt underneath Despairing
HEX
#522910
RGB
rgb(82,41,16)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,16.1%,6.3%)
HSL
hsl(23,67%,19%)
HSV
hsv(23,80%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,50,80,68)
LAB
lab(22,17,24)
LCH
lch(22,29,55)
sRGB
(0.322,0.161,0.063)
HEX8
#522910ff
CSS Name
Decimal
082041016

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
67%
Hue
23°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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