The Cave under Sightless Unmaking

#493a22 RGB(73,58,34)

About this color

The Cave under Sightless Unmaking occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #493a22 — RGB(73, 58, 34).

#493a22RGB(73, 58, 34)

HSL 37° · 36% 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

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 formats

Name
The Cave under Sightless Unmaking
HEX
#493a22
RGB
rgb(73,58,34)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,22.7%,13.3%)
HSL
hsl(37,36%,21%)
HSV
hsv(37,53%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,21,53,71)
LAB
lab(25,3,17)
LCH
lch(25,17,80)
sRGB
(0.286,0.227,0.133)
HEX8
#493a22ff
CSS Name
Decimal
073058034

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
36%
Hue
37°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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