Lugubrious Boulder for Aching

#3d3116 RGB(61,49,22)

About this color

Lugubrious Boulder for Aching occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3d3116 — RGB(61, 49, 22).

#3d3116RGB(61, 49, 22)

HSL 42° · 47% 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 formats

Name
Lugubrious Boulder for Aching
HEX
#3d3116
RGB
rgb(61,49,22)
RGB%
rgb(23.9%,19.2%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(42,47%,16%)
HSV
hsv(42,64%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,64,76)
LAB
lab(21,1,19)
LCH
lch(21,19,87)
sRGB
(0.239,0.192,0.086)
HEX8
#3d3116ff
CSS Name
Decimal
061049022

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
47%
Hue
42°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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