The Umbral Basalt until Lingering

#514530 RGB(81,69,48)

About this color

The Umbral Basalt until Lingering is rendered by screens as RGB(81, 69, 48) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#514530RGB(81, 69, 48)

HSL 38° · 26% 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

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 formats

Name
The Umbral Basalt until Lingering
HEX
#514530
RGB
rgb(81,69,48)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,27.1%,18.8%)
HSL
hsl(38,26%,25%)
HSV
hsv(38,41%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,41,68)
LAB
lab(30,2,15)
LCH
lch(30,15,82)
sRGB
(0.318,0.271,0.188)
HEX8
#514530ff
CSS Name
Decimal
081069048

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
26%
Hue
38°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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