Ashen Cave upon the Quaking

#5a371a RGB(90,55,26)

About this color

Ashen Cave upon the Quaking occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5a371a — RGB(90, 55, 26).

#5a371aRGB(90, 55, 26)

HSL 27° · 55% saturation · 23% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Ashen Cave upon the Quaking
HEX
#5a371a
RGB
rgb(90,55,26)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,21.6%,10.2%)
HSL
hsl(27,55%,23%)
HSV
hsv(27,71%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,39,71,65)
LAB
lab(27,13,24)
LCH
lch(27,27,62)
sRGB
(0.353,0.216,0.102)
HEX8
#5a371aff
CSS Name
Decimal
090055026

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
55%
Hue
27°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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