The Char up Derelict Eroding

#2c1d12 RGB(44,29,18)

About this color

The Char up Derelict Eroding is rendered by screens as RGB(44, 29, 18) — a deep, moderate orange hue.

#2c1d12RGB(44, 29, 18)

HSL 25° · 42% 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

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 Char up Derelict Eroding
HEX
#2c1d12
RGB
rgb(44,29,18)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,11.4%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(25,42%,12%)
HSV
hsv(25,59%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,34,59,83)
LAB
lab(12,6,10)
LCH
lch(12,12,59)
sRGB
(0.173,0.114,0.071)
HEX8
#2c1d12ff
CSS Name
Decimal
044029018

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
42%
Hue
25°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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