The Basalt upon Crumbling Stagnating

#533b32 RGB(83,59,50)

About this color

The Basalt upon Crumbling Stagnating is rendered by screens as RGB(83, 59, 50) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#533b32RGB(83, 59, 50)

HSL 16° · 25% saturation · 26% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Basalt upon Crumbling Stagnating
HEX
#533b32
RGB
rgb(83,59,50)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,23.1%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(16,25%,26%)
HSV
hsv(16,40%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,29,40,67)
LAB
lab(27,9,10)
LCH
lch(27,13,48)
sRGB
(0.325,0.231,0.196)
HEX8
#533b32ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083059050

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
25%
Hue
16°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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