The Withered Ash Inside Languishing

#53433b RGB(83,67,59)

About this color

The Withered Ash Inside Languishing reads as dark and muted — a orange tone recorded at #53433b, RGB(83, 67, 59).

#53433bRGB(83, 67, 59)

HSL 20° · 17% saturation · 28% 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

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Withered Ash Inside Languishing
HEX
#53433b
RGB
rgb(83,67,59)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,26.3%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(20,17%,28%)
HSV
hsv(20,29%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,19,29,67)
LAB
lab(30,5,7)
LCH
lch(30,9,54)
sRGB
(0.325,0.263,0.231)
HEX8
#53433bff
CSS Name
Decimal
083067059

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
17%
Hue
20°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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