Scorched Basalt after the Dwindling

#271c11 RGB(39,28,17)

About this color

Scorched Basalt after the Dwindling occupies the deep, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #271c11 — RGB(39, 28, 17).

#271c11RGB(39, 28, 17)

HSL 30° · 39% saturation · 11% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Scorched Basalt after the Dwindling
HEX
#271c11
RGB
rgb(39,28,17)
RGB%
rgb(15.3%,11%,6.7%)
HSL
hsl(30,39%,11%)
HSV
hsv(30,56%,15%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,28,56,85)
LAB
lab(11,4,9)
LCH
lch(11,10,66)
sRGB
(0.153,0.11,0.067)
HEX8
#271c11ff
CSS Name
Decimal
039028017

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Color info

Lightness
11%
Saturation
39%
Hue
30°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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