The Carbon within Fading Faltering

#050402 RGB(5,4,2)

About this color

The Carbon within Fading Faltering occupies the deep, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #050402 — RGB(5, 4, 2).

#050402RGB(5, 4, 2)

HSL 40° · 43% saturation · 1% 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

Dutch orange — the colour of the House of Nassau — became a national symbol through the Dutch Golden Age, a tradition that persists in football strips and celebration today.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 formats

Name
The Carbon within Fading Faltering
HEX
#050402
RGB
rgb(5,4,2)
RGB%
rgb(2%,1.6%,0.8%)
HSL
hsl(40,43%,1%)
HSV
hsv(40,60%,2%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,60,98)
LAB
lab(1,0,1)
LCH
lch(1,1,90)
sRGB
(0.02,0.016,0.008)
HEX8
#050402ff
CSS Name
Decimal
005004002

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Color info

Lightness
1%
Saturation
43%
Hue
40°
Chroma
1
Temperature
WarmCool
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