Sinister Ash through Suffering

#452316 RGB(69,35,22)

About this color

Sinister Ash through Suffering occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #452316 — RGB(69, 35, 22).

#452316RGB(69, 35, 22)

HSL 17° · 52% 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

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
Sinister Ash through Suffering
HEX
#452316
RGB
rgb(69,35,22)
RGB%
rgb(27.1%,13.7%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(17,52%,18%)
HSV
hsv(17,68%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,49,68,73)
LAB
lab(18,15,16)
LCH
lch(18,22,47)
sRGB
(0.271,0.137,0.086)
HEX8
#452316ff
CSS Name
Decimal
069035022

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
52%
Hue
17°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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