The Empty Ash in Souring

#53352b RGB(83,53,43)

About this color

The Empty Ash in Souring is rendered by screens as RGB(83, 53, 43) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#53352bRGB(83, 53, 43)

HSL 15° · 32% saturation · 25% 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

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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 Empty Ash in Souring
HEX
#53352b
RGB
rgb(83,53,43)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,20.8%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(15,32%,25%)
HSV
hsv(15,48%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,36,48,67)
LAB
lab(25,12,12)
LCH
lch(25,17,45)
sRGB
(0.325,0.208,0.169)
HEX8
#53352bff
CSS Name
Decimal
083053043

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
32%
Hue
15°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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