Sable Basalt between the Gloaming

#712321 RGB(113,35,33)

About this color

Sable Basalt between the Gloaming reads as dark and vivid — a red tone recorded at #712321, RGB(113, 35, 33).

#712321RGB(113, 35, 33)

HSL 2° · 55% 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 formats

Name
Sable Basalt between the Gloaming
HEX
#712321
RGB
rgb(113,35,33)
RGB%
rgb(44.3%,13.7%,12.9%)
HSL
hsl(2,55%,29%)
HSV
hsv(2,71%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,69,71,56)
LAB
lab(26,34,20)
LCH
lch(26,39,30)
sRGB
(0.443,0.137,0.129)
HEX8
#712321ff
CSS Name
Decimal
113035033

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
55%
Hue
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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