Crumbling Boulder until Failing

#403326 RGB(64,51,38)

About this color

Crumbling Boulder until Failing reads as dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #403326, RGB(64, 51, 38).

#403326RGB(64, 51, 38)

HSL 30° · 25% saturation · 20% 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

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well 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

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
Crumbling Boulder until Failing
HEX
#403326
RGB
rgb(64,51,38)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,20%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(30,25%,20%)
HSV
hsv(30,41%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,41,75)
LAB
lab(22,4,10)
LCH
lch(22,11,68)
sRGB
(0.251,0.2,0.149)
HEX8
#403326ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064051038

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
25%
Hue
30°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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