The Cairn Inside Harrowed Parching

#533f32 RGB(83,63,50)

About this color

The Cairn Inside Harrowed Parching occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #533f32 — RGB(83, 63, 50).

#533f32RGB(83, 63, 50)

HSL 24° · 25% saturation · 26% 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 Cairn Inside Harrowed Parching
HEX
#533f32
RGB
rgb(83,63,50)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,24.7%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(24,25%,26%)
HSV
hsv(24,40%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,40,67)
LAB
lab(28,7,11)
LCH
lch(28,13,58)
sRGB
(0.325,0.247,0.196)
HEX8
#533f32ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083063050

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
25%
Hue
24°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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