Bleakest Brine until Oppressing

#5e311c RGB(94,49,28)

About this color

Bleakest Brine until Oppressing reads as dark and vivid — a orange tone recorded at #5e311c, RGB(94, 49, 28).

#5e311cRGB(94, 49, 28)

HSL 19° · 54% saturation · 24% 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
Bleakest Brine until Oppressing
HEX
#5e311c
RGB
rgb(94,49,28)
RGB%
rgb(36.9%,19.2%,11%)
HSL
hsl(19,54%,24%)
HSV
hsv(19,70%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,48,70,63)
LAB
lab(26,18,22)
LCH
lch(26,28,51)
sRGB
(0.369,0.192,0.11)
HEX8
#5e311cff
CSS Name
Decimal
094049028

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
54%
Hue
19°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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