Harsh Boulder before the Harrowing

#4e4131 RGB(78,65,49)

About this color

Harsh Boulder before the Harrowing occupies the dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4e4131 — RGB(78, 65, 49).

#4e4131RGB(78, 65, 49)

HSL 33° · 23% saturation · 25% 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

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

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
Harsh Boulder before the Harrowing
HEX
#4e4131
RGB
rgb(78,65,49)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,25.5%,19.2%)
HSL
hsl(33,23%,25%)
HSV
hsv(33,37%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,17,37,69)
LAB
lab(28,3,12)
LCH
lch(28,12,76)
sRGB
(0.306,0.255,0.192)
HEX8
#4e4131ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078065049

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
23%
Hue
33°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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