When the Corroded Ash Against Relenting

#554828 RGB(85,72,40)

About this color

When the Corroded Ash Against Relenting is rendered by screens as RGB(85, 72, 40) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#554828RGB(85, 72, 40)

HSL 43° · 36% saturation · 25% 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
When the Corroded Ash Against Relenting
HEX
#554828
RGB
rgb(85,72,40)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,28.2%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(43,36%,25%)
HSV
hsv(43,53%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,53,67)
LAB
lab(31,1,21)
LCH
lch(31,21,87)
sRGB
(0.333,0.282,0.157)
HEX8
#554828ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085072040

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
36%
Hue
43°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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