What Eclipsed Cave over Throttling

#2a1e14 RGB(42,30,20)

About this color

What Eclipsed Cave over Throttling reads as deep and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #2a1e14, RGB(42, 30, 20).

#2a1e14RGB(42, 30, 20)

HSL 27° · 35% saturation · 12% 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

In practical terms, a deep orange like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
What Eclipsed Cave over Throttling
HEX
#2a1e14
RGB
rgb(42,30,20)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,11.8%,7.8%)
HSL
hsl(27,35%,12%)
HSV
hsv(27,52%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,29,52,84)
LAB
lab(12,4,9)
LCH
lch(12,10,66)
sRGB
(0.165,0.118,0.078)
HEX8
#2a1e14ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042030020

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
35%
Hue
27°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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