Exhausted Carbon down Fracturing

#462c16 RGB(70,44,22)

About this color

Exhausted Carbon down Fracturing occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #462c16 — RGB(70, 44, 22).

#462c16RGB(70, 44, 22)

HSL 27° · 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

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, saffron orange carries deep spiritual significance — the colour of renunciation and wisdom worn by monks across South and Southeast Asia.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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
Exhausted Carbon down Fracturing
HEX
#462c16
RGB
rgb(70,44,22)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,17.3%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(27,52%,18%)
HSV
hsv(27,69%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,37,69,73)
LAB
lab(21,9,19)
LCH
lch(21,21,65)
sRGB
(0.275,0.173,0.086)
HEX8
#462c16ff
CSS Name
Decimal
070044022

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
52%
Hue
27°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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