When the Somber Cave beneath Tormenting

#2f2018 RGB(47,32,24)

About this color

When the Somber Cave beneath Tormenting occupies the deep, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2f2018 — RGB(47, 32, 24).

#2f2018RGB(47, 32, 24)

HSL 21° · 32% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Somber Cave beneath Tormenting
HEX
#2f2018
RGB
rgb(47,32,24)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,12.5%,9.4%)
HSL
hsl(21,32%,14%)
HSV
hsv(21,49%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,32,49,82)
LAB
lab(14,6,8)
LCH
lch(14,10,53)
sRGB
(0.184,0.125,0.094)
HEX8
#2f2018ff
CSS Name
Decimal
047032024

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
32%
Hue
21°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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