Forgotten Boulder Since the Staining

#692c2a RGB(105,44,42)

About this color

Forgotten Boulder Since the Staining reads as dark and moderate — a red tone recorded at #692c2a, RGB(105, 44, 42).

#692c2aRGB(105, 44, 42)

HSL 2° · 43% saturation · 29% 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

Chinese red, associated with luck and celebration for millennia, remains one of the most culturally specific colour associations anywhere in the world.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark red like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
Forgotten Boulder Since the Staining
HEX
#692c2a
RGB
rgb(105,44,42)
RGB%
rgb(41.2%,17.3%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(2,43%,29%)
HSV
hsv(2,60%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,58,60,59)
LAB
lab(27,27,15)
LCH
lch(27,31,29)
sRGB
(0.412,0.173,0.165)
HEX8
#692c2aff
CSS Name
Decimal
105044042

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
43%
Hue
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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