The Spent Brine along Dissolving

#4c2a10 RGB(76,42,16)

About this color

The Spent Brine along Dissolving occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4c2a10 — RGB(76, 42, 16).

#4c2a10RGB(76, 42, 16)

HSL 26° · 65% saturation · 18% 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 Spent Brine along Dissolving
HEX
#4c2a10
RGB
rgb(76,42,16)
RGB%
rgb(29.8%,16.5%,6.3%)
HSL
hsl(26,65%,18%)
HSV
hsv(26,79%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,45,79,70)
LAB
lab(21,13,23)
LCH
lch(21,26,61)
sRGB
(0.298,0.165,0.063)
HEX8
#4c2a10ff
CSS Name
Decimal
076042016

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
65%
Hue
26°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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