The Dusky Basalt within Withering

#35221b RGB(53,34,27)

About this color

The Dusky Basalt within Withering presents itself as a dark, moderate orange shade, sitting at #35221b in the 24-bit RGB space.

#35221bRGB(53, 34, 27)

HSL 16° · 33% 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

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
The Dusky Basalt within Withering
HEX
#35221b
RGB
rgb(53,34,27)
RGB%
rgb(20.8%,13.3%,10.6%)
HSL
hsl(16,33%,16%)
HSV
hsv(16,49%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,36,49,79)
LAB
lab(15,8,8)
LCH
lch(15,11,45)
sRGB
(0.208,0.133,0.106)
HEX8
#35221bff
CSS Name
Decimal
053034027

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
33%
Hue
16°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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