When Buried Ash circa Wracking

#4c3723 RGB(76,55,35)

About this color

When Buried Ash circa Wracking reads as dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #4c3723, RGB(76, 55, 35).

#4c3723RGB(76, 55, 35)

HSL 29° · 37% saturation · 22% 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 Buried Ash circa Wracking
HEX
#4c3723
RGB
rgb(76,55,35)
RGB%
rgb(29.8%,21.6%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(29,37%,22%)
HSV
hsv(29,54%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,28,54,70)
LAB
lab(25,6,16)
LCH
lch(25,17,69)
sRGB
(0.298,0.216,0.137)
HEX8
#4c3723ff
CSS Name
Decimal
076055035

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
37%
Hue
29°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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