When Downcast Carbon Inside Lapsing

#5d3e0e RGB(93,62,14)

About this color

When Downcast Carbon Inside Lapsing reads as dark and vivid — a orange tone recorded at #5d3e0e, RGB(93, 62, 14).

#5d3e0eRGB(93, 62, 14)

HSL 36° · 74% saturation · 21% 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
When Downcast Carbon Inside Lapsing
HEX
#5d3e0e
RGB
rgb(93,62,14)
RGB%
rgb(36.5%,24.3%,5.5%)
HSL
hsl(36,74%,21%)
HSV
hsv(36,85%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,33,85,64)
LAB
lab(29,9,33)
LCH
lch(29,34,75)
sRGB
(0.365,0.243,0.055)
HEX8
#5d3e0eff
CSS Name
Decimal
093062014

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
74%
Hue
36°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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