Overcast Basalt opposite the Howling

#4c4021 RGB(76,64,33)

About this color

Overcast Basalt opposite the Howling reads as dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #4c4021, RGB(76, 64, 33).

#4c4021RGB(76, 64, 33)

HSL 43° · 39% saturation · 21% 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

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, saffron orange carries deep spiritual significance — the colour of renunciation and wisdom worn by monks across South and Southeast Asia.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Overcast Basalt opposite the Howling
HEX
#4c4021
RGB
rgb(76,64,33)
RGB%
rgb(29.8%,25.1%,12.9%)
HSL
hsl(43,39%,21%)
HSV
hsv(43,57%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,16,57,70)
LAB
lab(28,0,21)
LCH
lch(28,21,90)
sRGB
(0.298,0.251,0.129)
HEX8
#4c4021ff
CSS Name
Decimal
076064033

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
39%
Hue
43°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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