The Rancid Basalt between Relenting

#51493b RGB(81,73,59)

About this color

The Rancid Basalt between Relenting occupies the dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #51493b — RGB(81, 73, 59).

#51493bRGB(81, 73, 59)

HSL 38° · 16% saturation · 27% 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 Rancid Basalt between Relenting
HEX
#51493b
RGB
rgb(81,73,59)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,28.6%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(38,16%,27%)
HSV
hsv(38,27%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,10,27,68)
LAB
lab(31,1,10)
LCH
lch(31,10,84)
sRGB
(0.318,0.286,0.231)
HEX8
#51493bff
CSS Name
Decimal
081073059

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
16%
Hue
38°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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