The Stark Basalt over Bleakening

#482510 RGB(72,37,16)

About this color

The Stark Basalt over Bleakening reads as dark and vivid — a orange tone recorded at #482510, RGB(72, 37, 16).

#482510RGB(72, 37, 16)

HSL 23° · 64% saturation · 17% 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
The Stark Basalt over Bleakening
HEX
#482510
RGB
rgb(72,37,16)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,14.5%,6.3%)
HSL
hsl(23,64%,17%)
HSV
hsv(23,78%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,49,78,72)
LAB
lab(19,14,21)
LCH
lch(19,25,56)
sRGB
(0.282,0.145,0.063)
HEX8
#482510ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072037016

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
64%
Hue
23°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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