When the Drained Cairn on Blighting

#2a1108 RGB(42,17,8)

About this color

When the Drained Cairn on Blighting occupies the deep, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a1108 — RGB(42, 17, 8).

#2a1108RGB(42, 17, 8)

HSL 16° · 68% saturation · 10% 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
When the Drained Cairn on Blighting
HEX
#2a1108
RGB
rgb(42,17,8)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,6.7%,3.1%)
HSL
hsl(16,68%,10%)
HSV
hsv(16,81%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,60,81,84)
LAB
lab(8,12,9)
LCH
lch(8,15,37)
sRGB
(0.165,0.067,0.031)
HEX8
#2a1108ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042017008

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Color info

Lightness
10%
Saturation
68%
Hue
16°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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