The Basalt under Empty Aching

#6d3112 RGB(109,49,18)

About this color

The Basalt under Empty Aching presents itself as a dark, vivid orange shade, sitting at #6d3112 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#6d3112RGB(109, 49, 18)

HSL 20° · 72% saturation · 25% 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

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
The Basalt under Empty Aching
HEX
#6d3112
RGB
rgb(109,49,18)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,19.2%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(20,72%,25%)
HSV
hsv(20,83%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,55,83,57)
LAB
lab(28,25,31)
LCH
lch(28,40,51)
sRGB
(0.427,0.192,0.071)
HEX8
#6d3112ff
CSS Name
Decimal
109049018

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
72%
Hue
20°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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