When the Aching Boulder on Ebbing

#532228 RGB(83,34,40)

About this color

When the Aching Boulder on Ebbing reads as dark and moderate — a red tone recorded at #532228, RGB(83, 34, 40).

#532228RGB(83, 34, 40)

HSL 353° · 42% saturation · 23% lightness

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Psychology

Dark reds carry connotations of power, authority and depth — think burgundy-tinted boardrooms and aged wine labels.

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History

Chinese red, associated with luck and celebration for millennia, remains one of the most culturally specific colour associations anywhere in the world.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark red 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 red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Aching Boulder on Ebbing
HEX
#532228
RGB
rgb(83,34,40)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,13.3%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(353,42%,23%)
HSV
hsv(353,59%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,59,52,67)
LAB
lab(21,24,7)
LCH
lch(21,25,16)
sRGB
(0.325,0.133,0.157)
HEX8
#532228ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083034040

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
42%
Hue
353°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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