When Moribund Carbon upon Aching

#5c3823 RGB(92,56,35)

About this color

When Moribund Carbon upon Aching reads as dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #5c3823, RGB(92, 56, 35).

#5c3823RGB(92, 56, 35)

HSL 22° · 45% 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 Moribund Carbon upon Aching
HEX
#5c3823
RGB
rgb(92,56,35)
RGB%
rgb(36.1%,22%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(22,45%,25%)
HSV
hsv(22,62%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,39,62,64)
LAB
lab(27,14,20)
LCH
lch(27,24,55)
sRGB
(0.361,0.22,0.137)
HEX8
#5c3823ff
CSS Name
Decimal
092056035

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
45%
Hue
22°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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