What Decayed Carbon over Drowning

#6d5014 RGB(109,80,20)

About this color

What Decayed Carbon over Drowning is rendered by screens as RGB(109, 80, 20) — a dark, vivid orange hue.

#6d5014RGB(109, 80, 20)

HSL 40° · 69% 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

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

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

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
What Decayed Carbon over Drowning
HEX
#6d5014
RGB
rgb(109,80,20)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,31.4%,7.8%)
HSL
hsl(40,69%,25%)
HSV
hsv(40,82%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,27,82,57)
LAB
lab(36,6,38)
LCH
lch(36,38,81)
sRGB
(0.427,0.314,0.078)
HEX8
#6d5014ff
CSS Name
Decimal
109080020

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
69%
Hue
40°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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