The Deep Basalt within the Collapsing

#2d1e15 RGB(45,30,21)

About this color

The Deep Basalt within the Collapsing occupies the deep, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2d1e15 — RGB(45, 30, 21).

#2d1e15RGB(45, 30, 21)

HSL 22° · 36% 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 formats

Name
The Deep Basalt within the Collapsing
HEX
#2d1e15
RGB
rgb(45,30,21)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,11.8%,8.2%)
HSL
hsl(22,36%,13%)
HSV
hsv(22,53%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,33,53,82)
LAB
lab(13,6,9)
LCH
lch(13,11,56)
sRGB
(0.176,0.118,0.082)
HEX8
#2d1e15ff
CSS Name
Decimal
045030021

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
36%
Hue
22°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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