The Ash beneath Coarse Collapsing

#4d3a1d RGB(77,58,29)

About this color

The Ash beneath Coarse Collapsing occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4d3a1d — RGB(77, 58, 29).

#4d3a1dRGB(77, 58, 29)

HSL 36° · 45% 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

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 Ash beneath Coarse Collapsing
HEX
#4d3a1d
RGB
rgb(77,58,29)
RGB%
rgb(30.2%,22.7%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(36,45%,21%)
HSV
hsv(36,62%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,25,62,70)
LAB
lab(26,4,21)
LCH
lch(26,21,79)
sRGB
(0.302,0.227,0.114)
HEX8
#4d3a1dff
CSS Name
Decimal
077058029

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
45%
Hue
36°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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