The Basalt outside Dusky Aching

#541c0d RGB(84,28,13)

About this color

The Basalt outside Dusky Aching presents itself as a dark, vivid red shade, sitting at #541c0d in the 24-bit RGB space.

#541c0dRGB(84, 28, 13)

HSL 13° · 73% saturation · 19% 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
The Basalt outside Dusky Aching
HEX
#541c0d
RGB
rgb(84,28,13)
RGB%
rgb(32.9%,11%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(13,73%,19%)
HSV
hsv(13,85%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,67,85,67)
LAB
lab(19,25,23)
LCH
lch(19,34,43)
sRGB
(0.329,0.11,0.051)
HEX8
#541c0dff
CSS Name
Decimal
084028013

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
73%
Hue
13°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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