The Basalt upon Lost Howling

#765a12 RGB(118,90,18)

About this color

The Basalt upon Lost Howling occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #765a12 — RGB(118, 90, 18).

#765a12RGB(118, 90, 18)

HSL 43° · 74% saturation · 27% 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 upon Lost Howling
HEX
#765a12
RGB
rgb(118,90,18)
RGB%
rgb(46.3%,35.3%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(43,74%,27%)
HSV
hsv(43,85%,46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,85,54)
LAB
lab(40,4,42)
LCH
lch(40,42,85)
sRGB
(0.463,0.353,0.071)
HEX8
#765a12ff
CSS Name
Decimal
118090018

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
74%
Hue
43°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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