The Dusty Basin down the Grading

#5e5645 RGB(94,86,69)

About this color

The Dusty Basin down the Grading settles into a dark orange territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #5e5645, RGB(94, 86, 69).

#5e5645RGB(94, 86, 69)

HSL 41° · 15% saturation · 32% lightness

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Psychology

At deeper values orange loses its brashness and picks up warmth without loudness.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this orange finds its natural complement in blue and blue-violet. For warmer, earthier palettes, combine it with brown, sienna, and cream.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Dusty Basin down the Grading
HEX
#5e5645
RGB
rgb(94,86,69)
RGB%
rgb(36.9%,33.7%,27.1%)
HSL
hsl(41,15%,32%)
HSV
hsv(41,27%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,9,27,63)
LAB
lab(37,0,11)
LCH
lch(37,11,90)
sRGB
(0.369,0.337,0.271)
HEX8
#5e5645ff
CSS Name
Decimal
094086069

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
15%
Hue
41°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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