The Carbon in Lightless Fettering

#52402d RGB(82,64,45)

About this color

The Carbon in Lightless Fettering settles into a dark orange territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #52402d, RGB(82, 64, 45).

#52402dRGB(82, 64, 45)

HSL 31° · 29% saturation · 25% 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 formats

Name
The Carbon in Lightless Fettering
HEX
#52402d
RGB
rgb(82,64,45)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,25.1%,17.6%)
HSL
hsl(31,29%,25%)
HSV
hsv(31,45%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,22,45,68)
LAB
lab(29,5,15)
LCH
lch(29,16,72)
sRGB
(0.322,0.251,0.176)
HEX8
#52402dff
CSS Name
Decimal
082064045

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
29%
Hue
31°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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