When the Darkened Basalt toward Collapsing

#574628 RGB(87,70,40)

About this color

When the Darkened Basalt toward Collapsing reads as dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #574628, RGB(87, 70, 40).

#574628RGB(87, 70, 40)

HSL 38° · 37% 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Darkened Basalt toward Collapsing
HEX
#574628
RGB
rgb(87,70,40)
RGB%
rgb(34.1%,27.5%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(38,37%,25%)
HSV
hsv(38,54%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,54,66)
LAB
lab(31,3,21)
LCH
lch(31,21,82)
sRGB
(0.341,0.275,0.157)
HEX8
#574628ff
CSS Name
Decimal
087070040

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
37%
Hue
38°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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