When Rueful Basalt upon Ebbing

#6e3a0e RGB(110,58,14)

About this color

When Rueful Basalt upon Ebbing is rendered by screens as RGB(110, 58, 14) — a dark, intense orange hue.

#6e3a0eRGB(110, 58, 14)

HSL 27° · 77% saturation · 24% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Rueful Basalt upon Ebbing
HEX
#6e3a0e
RGB
rgb(110,58,14)
RGB%
rgb(43.1%,22.7%,5.5%)
HSL
hsl(27,77%,24%)
HSV
hsv(27,87%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,47,87,57)
LAB
lab(30,20,35)
LCH
lch(30,40,60)
sRGB
(0.431,0.227,0.055)
HEX8
#6e3a0eff
CSS Name
Decimal
110058014

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
77%
Hue
27°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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