When Heavyhearted Burial underneath Sinking

#4a391e RGB(74,57,30)

About this color

When Heavyhearted Burial underneath Sinking reads as dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #4a391e, RGB(74, 57, 30).

#4a391eRGB(74, 57, 30)

HSL 37° · 42% saturation · 20% 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
When Heavyhearted Burial underneath Sinking
HEX
#4a391e
RGB
rgb(74,57,30)
RGB%
rgb(29%,22.4%,11.8%)
HSL
hsl(37,42%,20%)
HSV
hsv(37,59%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,23,59,71)
LAB
lab(25,4,20)
LCH
lch(25,20,79)
sRGB
(0.29,0.224,0.118)
HEX8
#4a391eff
CSS Name
Decimal
074057030

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
42%
Hue
37°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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