When the Cold Carbon despite Wasting

#343028 RGB(52,48,40)

About this color

When the Cold Carbon despite Wasting occupies the dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #343028 — RGB(52, 48, 40).

#343028RGB(52, 48, 40)

HSL 40° · 13% saturation · 18% 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 Cold Carbon despite Wasting
HEX
#343028
RGB
rgb(52,48,40)
RGB%
rgb(20.4%,18.8%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(40,13%,18%)
HSV
hsv(40,23%,20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,23,80)
LAB
lab(20,0,6)
LCH
lch(20,6,90)
sRGB
(0.204,0.188,0.157)
HEX8
#343028ff
CSS Name
Decimal
052048040

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
13%
Hue
40°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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