Coarse Basalt into Aching

#5a331c RGB(90,51,28)

About this color

Coarse Basalt into Aching occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5a331c — RGB(90, 51, 28).

#5a331cRGB(90, 51, 28)

HSL 22° · 53% saturation · 23% 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
Coarse Basalt into Aching
HEX
#5a331c
RGB
rgb(90,51,28)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,20%,11%)
HSL
hsl(22,53%,23%)
HSV
hsv(22,69%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,43,69,65)
LAB
lab(26,15,22)
LCH
lch(26,27,56)
sRGB
(0.353,0.2,0.11)
HEX8
#5a331cff
CSS Name
Decimal
090051028

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
53%
Hue
22°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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