The Ominous Basalt despite Oppressing

#583b40 RGB(88,59,64)

About this color

The Ominous Basalt despite Oppressing reads as dark and muted — a red tone recorded at #583b40, RGB(88, 59, 64).

#583b40RGB(88, 59, 64)

HSL 350° · 20% saturation · 29% 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

Red ochre is among the oldest pigments used by humans — found in cave paintings dating back over 70,000 years, suggesting an early and enduring fascination with this hue.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark red like this works well 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

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 formats

Name
The Ominous Basalt despite Oppressing
HEX
#583b40
RGB
rgb(88,59,64)
RGB%
rgb(34.5%,23.1%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(350,20%,29%)
HSV
hsv(350,33%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,33,27,65)
LAB
lab(28,14,2)
LCH
lch(28,14,8)
sRGB
(0.345,0.231,0.251)
HEX8
#583b40ff
CSS Name
Decimal
088059064

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
20%
Hue
350°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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