Ragged Basalt behind Scorching

#8e5306 RGB(142,83,6)

About this color

Ragged Basalt behind Scorching occupies the dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #8e5306 — RGB(142, 83, 6).

#8e5306RGB(142, 83, 6)

HSL 34° · 92% saturation · 29% 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
Ragged Basalt behind Scorching
HEX
#8e5306
RGB
rgb(142,83,6)
RGB%
rgb(55.7%,32.5%,2.4%)
HSL
hsl(34,92%,29%)
HSV
hsv(34,96%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,42,96,44)
LAB
lab(41,20,48)
LCH
lch(41,52,67)
sRGB
(0.557,0.325,0.024)
HEX8
#8e5306ff
CSS Name
Decimal
142083006

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
92%
Hue
34°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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