When the Harsh Basalt toward Emptying

#4e3218 RGB(78,50,24)

About this color

When the Harsh Basalt toward Emptying reads as dark and vivid — a orange tone recorded at #4e3218, RGB(78, 50, 24).

#4e3218RGB(78, 50, 24)

HSL 29° · 53% saturation · 20% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 the Harsh Basalt toward Emptying
HEX
#4e3218
RGB
rgb(78,50,24)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,19.6%,9.4%)
HSL
hsl(29,53%,20%)
HSV
hsv(29,69%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,36,69,69)
LAB
lab(24,10,21)
LCH
lch(24,23,65)
sRGB
(0.306,0.196,0.094)
HEX8
#4e3218ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078050024

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
53%
Hue
29°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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