Sunken Carbon down Starving

#40331c RGB(64,51,28)

About this color

Sunken Carbon down Starving reads as dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #40331c, RGB(64, 51, 28).

#40331cRGB(64, 51, 28)

HSL 38° · 39% 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

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 formats

Name
Sunken Carbon down Starving
HEX
#40331c
RGB
rgb(64,51,28)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,20%,11%)
HSL
hsl(38,39%,18%)
HSV
hsv(38,56%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,56,75)
LAB
lab(22,2,17)
LCH
lch(22,17,83)
sRGB
(0.251,0.2,0.11)
HEX8
#40331cff
CSS Name
Decimal
064051028

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
39%
Hue
38°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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