The Forged Bay atop Grounding

#992900 RGB(153,41,0)

About this color

The Forged Bay atop Grounding carries its coordinates at #992900: a dark orange with intense saturation.

#992900RGB(153, 41, 0)

HSL 16° · 100% saturation · 30% lightness

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Psychology

At deeper values orange loses its brashness and picks up warmth without loudness.

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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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, this orange finds its natural complement in blue and blue-violet. For warmer, earthier palettes, combine it with brown, sienna, and cream.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Forged Bay atop Grounding
HEX
#992900
RGB
rgb(153,41,0)
RGB%
rgb(60%,16.1%,0%)
HSL
hsl(16,100%,30%)
HSV
hsv(16,100%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,73,100,40)
LAB
lab(35,45,47)
LCH
lch(35,65,46)
sRGB
(0.6,0.161,0)
HEX8
#992900ff
CSS Name
Decimal
153041000

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
100%
Hue
16°
Chroma
65
Temperature
WarmCool
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