When Broken Boulder beside Quaking

#483c23 RGB(72,60,35)

About this color

When Broken Boulder beside Quaking occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #483c23 — RGB(72, 60, 35).

#483c23RGB(72, 60, 35)

HSL 41° · 35% saturation · 21% 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

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

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
When Broken Boulder beside Quaking
HEX
#483c23
RGB
rgb(72,60,35)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,23.5%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(41,35%,21%)
HSV
hsv(41,51%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,17,51,72)
LAB
lab(26,1,17)
LCH
lch(26,17,87)
sRGB
(0.282,0.235,0.137)
HEX8
#483c23ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072060035

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
35%
Hue
41°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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