The Rueful Cavern for Dismaying

#3c2d20 RGB(60,45,32)

About this color

The Rueful Cavern for Dismaying occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3c2d20 — RGB(60, 45, 32).

#3c2d20RGB(60, 45, 32)

HSL 28° · 30% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
The Rueful Cavern for Dismaying
HEX
#3c2d20
RGB
rgb(60,45,32)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,17.6%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(28,30%,18%)
HSV
hsv(28,47%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,25,47,76)
LAB
lab(20,5,11)
LCH
lch(20,12,66)
sRGB
(0.235,0.176,0.125)
HEX8
#3c2d20ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060045032

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
30%
Hue
28°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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