When Thunderous Burial before Dismaying

#492203 RGB(73,34,3)

About this color

When Thunderous Burial before Dismaying occupies the dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #492203 — RGB(73, 34, 3).

#492203RGB(73, 34, 3)

HSL 27° · 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 Thunderous Burial before Dismaying
HEX
#492203
RGB
rgb(73,34,3)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,13.3%,1.2%)
HSL
hsl(27,92%,15%)
HSV
hsv(27,96%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,53,96,71)
LAB
lab(18,16,26)
LCH
lch(18,31,58)
sRGB
(0.286,0.133,0.012)
HEX8
#492203ff
CSS Name
Decimal
073034003

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
92%
Hue
27°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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