Sable Boulder betwixt Splintering

#5e3b36 RGB(94,59,54)

About this color

Sable Boulder betwixt Splintering reads as dark and moderate — a red tone recorded at #5e3b36, RGB(94, 59, 54).

#5e3b36RGB(94, 59, 54)

HSL 8° · 27% saturation · 29% 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

Red ochre is among the oldest pigments used by humans — found in cave paintings dating back over 70,000 years, suggesting an early and enduring fascination with this hue.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark red like this works well 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

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
Sable Boulder betwixt Splintering
HEX
#5e3b36
RGB
rgb(94,59,54)
RGB%
rgb(36.9%,23.1%,21.2%)
HSL
hsl(8,27%,29%)
HSV
hsv(8,43%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,37,43,63)
LAB
lab(29,15,9)
LCH
lch(29,17,31)
sRGB
(0.369,0.231,0.212)
HEX8
#5e3b36ff
CSS Name
Decimal
094059054

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
27%
Hue
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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