The Basalt through Tenebrous Breaking

#71262d RGB(113,38,45)

About this color

The Basalt through Tenebrous Breaking reads as dark and vivid — a red tone recorded at #71262d, RGB(113, 38, 45).

#71262dRGB(113, 38, 45)

HSL 354° · 50% saturation · 30% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Basalt through Tenebrous Breaking
HEX
#71262d
RGB
rgb(113,38,45)
RGB%
rgb(44.3%,14.9%,17.6%)
HSL
hsl(354,50%,30%)
HSV
hsv(354,66%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,66,60,56)
LAB
lab(27,34,13)
LCH
lch(27,36,21)
sRGB
(0.443,0.149,0.176)
HEX8
#71262dff
CSS Name
Decimal
113038045

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
50%
Hue
354°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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