Coarse Basalt before Dimming

#4e3e2c RGB(78,62,44)

About this color

Coarse Basalt before Dimming is rendered by screens as RGB(78, 62, 44) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#4e3e2cRGB(78, 62, 44)

HSL 32° · 28% saturation · 24% 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
Coarse Basalt before Dimming
HEX
#4e3e2c
RGB
rgb(78,62,44)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,24.3%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(32,28%,24%)
HSV
hsv(32,44%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,21,44,69)
LAB
lab(27,4,14)
LCH
lch(27,15,74)
sRGB
(0.306,0.243,0.173)
HEX8
#4e3e2cff
CSS Name
Decimal
078062044

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
28%
Hue
32°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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