When Drained Basalt circa Stifling

#684523 RGB(104,69,35)

About this color

When Drained Basalt circa Stifling occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #684523 — RGB(104, 69, 35).

#684523RGB(104, 69, 35)

HSL 30° · 50% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Drained Basalt circa Stifling
HEX
#684523
RGB
rgb(104,69,35)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,27.1%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(30,50%,27%)
HSV
hsv(30,66%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,34,66,59)
LAB
lab(33,11,26)
LCH
lch(33,28,67)
sRGB
(0.408,0.271,0.137)
HEX8
#684523ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104069035

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
50%
Hue
30°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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