Chill Basalt beyond Receding

#4e3426 RGB(78,52,38)

About this color

Chill Basalt beyond Receding occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4e3426 — RGB(78, 52, 38).

#4e3426RGB(78, 52, 38)

HSL 21° · 34% saturation · 23% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Chill Basalt beyond Receding
HEX
#4e3426
RGB
rgb(78,52,38)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,20.4%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(21,34%,23%)
HSV
hsv(21,51%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,33,51,69)
LAB
lab(24,10,14)
LCH
lch(24,17,54)
sRGB
(0.306,0.204,0.149)
HEX8
#4e3426ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078052038

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
34%
Hue
21°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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