When Spectral Cave without Aching

#2e2a23 RGB(46,42,35)

About this color

When Spectral Cave without Aching is rendered by screens as RGB(46, 42, 35) — a dark, muted orange hue.

#2e2a23RGB(46, 42, 35)

HSL 38° · 14% saturation · 16% 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
When Spectral Cave without Aching
HEX
#2e2a23
RGB
rgb(46,42,35)
RGB%
rgb(18%,16.5%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(38,14%,16%)
HSV
hsv(38,24%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,9,24,82)
LAB
lab(17,0,5)
LCH
lch(17,5,90)
sRGB
(0.18,0.165,0.137)
HEX8
#2e2a23ff
CSS Name
Decimal
046042035

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
14%
Hue
38°
Chroma
5
Temperature
WarmCool
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