Mourning Basalt round the Aching

#5a4521 RGB(90,69,33)

About this color

Mourning Basalt round the Aching occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5a4521 — RGB(90, 69, 33).

#5a4521RGB(90, 69, 33)

HSL 38° · 46% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

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
Mourning Basalt round the Aching
HEX
#5a4521
RGB
rgb(90,69,33)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,27.1%,12.9%)
HSL
hsl(38,46%,24%)
HSV
hsv(38,63%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,23,63,65)
LAB
lab(31,4,25)
LCH
lch(31,25,81)
sRGB
(0.353,0.271,0.129)
HEX8
#5a4521ff
CSS Name
Decimal
090069033

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
46%
Hue
38°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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