Bitter Brine beyond Decaying

#553406 RGB(85,52,6)

About this color

Bitter Brine beyond Decaying is rendered by screens as RGB(85, 52, 6) — a dark, intense orange hue.

#553406RGB(85, 52, 6)

HSL 35° · 87% saturation · 18% 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
Bitter Brine beyond Decaying
HEX
#553406
RGB
rgb(85,52,6)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,20.4%,2.4%)
HSL
hsl(35,87%,18%)
HSV
hsv(35,93%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,39,93,67)
LAB
lab(25,11,32)
LCH
lch(25,34,71)
sRGB
(0.333,0.204,0.024)
HEX8
#553406ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085052006

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
87%
Hue
35°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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