When Lonesome Cairn round Wracking

#2a2523 RGB(42,37,35)

About this color

When Lonesome Cairn round Wracking occupies the dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a2523 — RGB(42, 37, 35).

#2a2523RGB(42, 37, 35)

HSL 17° · 9% saturation · 15% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

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 Lonesome Cairn round Wracking
HEX
#2a2523
RGB
rgb(42,37,35)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,14.5%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(17,9%,15%)
HSV
hsv(17,17%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,12,17,84)
LAB
lab(15,2,2)
LCH
lch(15,3,45)
sRGB
(0.165,0.145,0.137)
HEX8
#2a2523ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042037035

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
9%
Hue
17°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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