The Eroded Char circa the Dwindling

#663d25 RGB(102,61,37)

About this color

The Eroded Char circa the Dwindling presents itself as a dark, moderate orange shade, sitting at #663d25 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#663d25RGB(102, 61, 37)

HSL 22° · 47% saturation · 27% 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
The Eroded Char circa the Dwindling
HEX
#663d25
RGB
rgb(102,61,37)
RGB%
rgb(40%,23.9%,14.5%)
HSL
hsl(22,47%,27%)
HSV
hsv(22,64%,40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,40,64,60)
LAB
lab(30,15,22)
LCH
lch(30,27,56)
sRGB
(0.4,0.239,0.145)
HEX8
#663d25ff
CSS Name
Decimal
102061037

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
47%
Hue
22°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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