Ancient Boulder down Withering

#2c1c16 RGB(44,28,22)

About this color

Ancient Boulder down Withering occupies the deep, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2c1c16 — RGB(44, 28, 22).

#2c1c16RGB(44, 28, 22)

HSL 16° · 33% saturation · 13% 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
Ancient Boulder down Withering
HEX
#2c1c16
RGB
rgb(44,28,22)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,11%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(16,33%,13%)
HSV
hsv(16,50%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,36,50,83)
LAB
lab(12,7,7)
LCH
lch(12,10,45)
sRGB
(0.173,0.11,0.086)
HEX8
#2c1c16ff
CSS Name
Decimal
044028022

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
33%
Hue
16°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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