Plaintive Carbon underneath Emptying

#543b26 RGB(84,59,38)

About this color

Plaintive Carbon underneath Emptying is rendered by screens as RGB(84, 59, 38) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#543b26RGB(84, 59, 38)

HSL 27° · 38% saturation · 24% 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
Plaintive Carbon underneath Emptying
HEX
#543b26
RGB
rgb(84,59,38)
RGB%
rgb(32.9%,23.1%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(27,38%,24%)
HSV
hsv(27,55%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,30,55,67)
LAB
lab(27,8,17)
LCH
lch(27,19,65)
sRGB
(0.329,0.231,0.149)
HEX8
#543b26ff
CSS Name
Decimal
084059038

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
38%
Hue
27°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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