When Corroded Basalt before Fleeing

#5a422e RGB(90,66,46)

About this color

When Corroded Basalt before Fleeing occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5a422e — RGB(90, 66, 46).

#5a422eRGB(90, 66, 46)

HSL 27° · 32% saturation · 27% 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
When Corroded Basalt before Fleeing
HEX
#5a422e
RGB
rgb(90,66,46)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,25.9%,18%)
HSL
hsl(27,32%,27%)
HSV
hsv(27,49%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,27,49,65)
LAB
lab(30,8,16)
LCH
lch(30,18,63)
sRGB
(0.353,0.259,0.18)
HEX8
#5a422eff
CSS Name
Decimal
090066046

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
32%
Hue
27°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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