The Basalt along Sunless Dreading

#6d4922 RGB(109,73,34)

About this color

The Basalt along Sunless Dreading occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #6d4922 — RGB(109, 73, 34).

#6d4922RGB(109, 73, 34)

HSL 31° · 52% saturation · 28% 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
The Basalt along Sunless Dreading
HEX
#6d4922
RGB
rgb(109,73,34)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,28.6%,13.3%)
HSL
hsl(31,52%,28%)
HSV
hsv(31,69%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,33,69,57)
LAB
lab(34,11,29)
LCH
lch(34,31,69)
sRGB
(0.427,0.286,0.133)
HEX8
#6d4922ff
CSS Name
Decimal
109073034

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
52%
Hue
31°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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