When Dull Basalt off Embittering

#685213 RGB(104,82,19)

About this color

When Dull Basalt off Embittering settles into a dark orange territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #685213, RGB(104, 82, 19).

#685213RGB(104, 82, 19)

HSL 44° · 69% saturation · 24% 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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as 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

Looking at colour relationships, 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 formats

Name
When Dull Basalt off Embittering
HEX
#685213
RGB
rgb(104,82,19)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,32.2%,7.5%)
HSL
hsl(44,69%,24%)
HSV
hsv(44,82%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,21,82,59)
LAB
lab(36,2,38)
LCH
lch(36,38,87)
sRGB
(0.408,0.322,0.075)
HEX8
#685213ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104082019

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
69%
Hue
44°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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