The Bedrock During Sunless Howling

#503522 RGB(80,53,34)

About this color

The Bedrock During Sunless Howling occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #503522 — RGB(80, 53, 34).

#503522RGB(80, 53, 34)

HSL 25° · 40% saturation · 22% 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
The Bedrock During Sunless Howling
HEX
#503522
RGB
rgb(80,53,34)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,20.8%,13.3%)
HSL
hsl(25,40%,22%)
HSV
hsv(25,57%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,34,58,69)
LAB
lab(25,10,17)
LCH
lch(25,20,60)
sRGB
(0.314,0.208,0.133)
HEX8
#503522ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080053034

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
40%
Hue
25°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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