What the Basalt under Chill Decaying

#523d29 RGB(82,61,41)

About this color

What the Basalt under Chill Decaying is a dark orange with a moderate character, positioned at #523d29 on the color spectrum.

#523d29RGB(82, 61, 41)

HSL 29° · 33% saturation · 24% 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
What the Basalt under Chill Decaying
HEX
#523d29
RGB
rgb(82,61,41)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,23.9%,16.1%)
HSL
hsl(29,33%,24%)
HSV
hsv(29,50%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,26,50,68)
LAB
lab(28,6,16)
LCH
lch(28,17,69)
sRGB
(0.322,0.239,0.161)
HEX8
#523d29ff
CSS Name
Decimal
082061041

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
33%
Hue
29°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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