Withered Ash between the Stifling

#2e1501 RGB(46,21,1)

About this color

Withered Ash between the Stifling occupies the deep, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2e1501 — RGB(46, 21, 1).

#2e1501RGB(46, 21, 1)

HSL 27° · 96% saturation · 9% 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
Withered Ash between the Stifling
HEX
#2e1501
RGB
rgb(46,21,1)
RGB%
rgb(18%,8.2%,0.4%)
HSL
hsl(27,96%,9%)
HSV
hsv(27,98%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,54,98,82)
LAB
lab(10,11,15)
LCH
lch(10,19,54)
sRGB
(0.18,0.082,0.004)
HEX8
#2e1501ff
CSS Name
Decimal
046021001

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Color info

Lightness
9%
Saturation
96%
Hue
27°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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