When Blighted Basalt under Curdling

#4b362e RGB(75,54,46)

About this color

When Blighted Basalt under Curdling occupies the dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4b362e — RGB(75, 54, 46).

#4b362eRGB(75, 54, 46)

HSL 17° · 24% saturation · 24% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Blighted Basalt under Curdling
HEX
#4b362e
RGB
rgb(75,54,46)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,21.2%,18%)
HSL
hsl(17,24%,24%)
HSV
hsv(17,39%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,28,39,71)
LAB
lab(25,8,9)
LCH
lch(25,12,48)
sRGB
(0.294,0.212,0.18)
HEX8
#4b362eff
CSS Name
Decimal
075054046

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
24%
Hue
17°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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