The Hellish Ash underneath Unmaking

#2b170b RGB(43,23,11)

About this color

The Hellish Ash underneath Unmaking occupies the deep, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2b170b — RGB(43, 23, 11).

#2b170bRGB(43, 23, 11)

HSL 23° · 59% 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 formats

Name
The Hellish Ash underneath Unmaking
HEX
#2b170b
RGB
rgb(43,23,11)
RGB%
rgb(16.9%,9%,4.3%)
HSL
hsl(23,59%,11%)
HSV
hsv(23,74%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,47,74,83)
LAB
lab(10,9,11)
LCH
lch(10,14,51)
sRGB
(0.169,0.09,0.043)
HEX8
#2b170bff
CSS Name
Decimal
043023011

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Color info

Lightness
11%
Saturation
59%
Hue
23°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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