Spent Basalt off Splintering

#523c16 RGB(82,60,22)

About this color

Spent Basalt off Splintering occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #523c16 — RGB(82, 60, 22).

#523c16RGB(82, 60, 22)

HSL 38° · 58% saturation · 20% 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
Spent Basalt off Splintering
HEX
#523c16
RGB
rgb(82,60,22)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,23.5%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(38,58%,20%)
HSV
hsv(38,73%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,27,73,68)
LAB
lab(27,5,27)
LCH
lch(27,27,80)
sRGB
(0.322,0.235,0.086)
HEX8
#523c16ff
CSS Name
Decimal
082060022

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
58%
Hue
38°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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