Ancient Char without the Gnawing

#2d281a RGB(45,40,26)

About this color

Ancient Char without the Gnawing occupies the deep, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2d281a — RGB(45, 40, 26).

#2d281aRGB(45, 40, 26)

HSL 44° · 27% saturation · 14% 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
Ancient Char without the Gnawing
HEX
#2d281a
RGB
rgb(45,40,26)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,15.7%,10.2%)
HSL
hsl(44,27%,14%)
HSV
hsv(44,42%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,11,42,82)
LAB
lab(16,0,10)
LCH
lch(16,10,90)
sRGB
(0.176,0.157,0.102)
HEX8
#2d281aff
CSS Name
Decimal
045040026

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
27%
Hue
44°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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