When Downcast Basalt in Trembling

#49290e RGB(73,41,14)

About this color

When Downcast Basalt in Trembling occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #49290e — RGB(73, 41, 14).

#49290eRGB(73, 41, 14)

HSL 27° · 68% 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

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 Downcast Basalt in Trembling
HEX
#49290e
RGB
rgb(73,41,14)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,16.1%,5.5%)
HSL
hsl(27,68%,17%)
HSV
hsv(27,81%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,44,81,71)
LAB
lab(20,12,23)
LCH
lch(20,26,62)
sRGB
(0.286,0.161,0.055)
HEX8
#49290eff
CSS Name
Decimal
073041014

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
68%
Hue
27°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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