Sinister Cairn until Corroding

#4b3116 RGB(75,49,22)

About this color

Sinister Cairn until Corroding occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4b3116 — RGB(75, 49, 22).

#4b3116RGB(75, 49, 22)

HSL 31° · 55% saturation · 19% 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
Sinister Cairn until Corroding
HEX
#4b3116
RGB
rgb(75,49,22)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,19.2%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(31,55%,19%)
HSV
hsv(31,71%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,35,71,71)
LAB
lab(23,9,22)
LCH
lch(23,24,68)
sRGB
(0.294,0.192,0.086)
HEX8
#4b3116ff
CSS Name
Decimal
075049022

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
55%
Hue
31°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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