When Mourning Basalt under Stilling

#491803 RGB(73,24,3)

About this color

When Mourning Basalt under Stilling occupies the dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #491803 — RGB(73, 24, 3).

#491803RGB(73, 24, 3)

HSL 18° · 92% saturation · 15% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Mourning Basalt under Stilling
HEX
#491803
RGB
rgb(73,24,3)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,9.4%,1.2%)
HSL
hsl(18,92%,15%)
HSV
hsv(18,96%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,67,96,71)
LAB
lab(16,22,23)
LCH
lch(16,32,46)
sRGB
(0.286,0.094,0.012)
HEX8
#491803ff
CSS Name
Decimal
073024003

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
92%
Hue
18°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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