Shaded Ash after Sinking

#523b26 RGB(82,59,38)

About this color

Shaded Ash after Sinking is rendered by screens as RGB(82, 59, 38) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#523b26RGB(82, 59, 38)

HSL 29° · 37% 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 formats

Name
Shaded Ash after Sinking
HEX
#523b26
RGB
rgb(82,59,38)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,23.1%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(29,37%,24%)
HSV
hsv(29,54%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,28,54,68)
LAB
lab(27,7,17)
LCH
lch(27,18,68)
sRGB
(0.322,0.231,0.149)
HEX8
#523b26ff
CSS Name
Decimal
082059038

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
37%
Hue
29°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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