The Basalt Inside Embittered Harrowing

#492e0d RGB(73,46,13)

About this color

The Basalt Inside Embittered Harrowing presents itself as a dark, vivid orange shade, sitting at #492e0d in the 24-bit RGB space.

#492e0dRGB(73, 46, 13)

HSL 33° · 70% 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 Basalt Inside Embittered Harrowing
HEX
#492e0d
RGB
rgb(73,46,13)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,18%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(33,70%,17%)
HSV
hsv(33,82%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,37,82,71)
LAB
lab(22,9,25)
LCH
lch(22,27,70)
sRGB
(0.286,0.18,0.051)
HEX8
#492e0dff
CSS Name
Decimal
073046013

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
70%
Hue
33°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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