The Basalt beneath Plunging Suffering

#5c332d RGB(92,51,45)

About this color

The Basalt beneath Plunging Suffering occupies the dark, moderate end of the red spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5c332d — RGB(92, 51, 45).

#5c332dRGB(92, 51, 45)

HSL 8° · 34% saturation · 27% 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

Practically speaking, this deep red 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 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 Basalt beneath Plunging Suffering
HEX
#5c332d
RGB
rgb(92,51,45)
RGB%
rgb(36.1%,20%,17.6%)
HSL
hsl(8,34%,27%)
HSV
hsv(8,51%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,45,51,64)
LAB
lab(26,18,12)
LCH
lch(26,22,34)
sRGB
(0.361,0.2,0.176)
HEX8
#5c332dff
CSS Name
Decimal
092051045

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
34%
Hue
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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