The Basalt under Sombrous Dissolving

#683a12 RGB(104,58,18)

About this color

The Basalt under Sombrous Dissolving occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #683a12 — RGB(104, 58, 18).

#683a12RGB(104, 58, 18)

HSL 28° · 70% 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

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
The Basalt under Sombrous Dissolving
HEX
#683a12
RGB
rgb(104,58,18)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,22.7%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(28,70%,24%)
HSV
hsv(28,83%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,44,83,59)
LAB
lab(29,17,32)
LCH
lch(29,36,62)
sRGB
(0.408,0.227,0.071)
HEX8
#683a12ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104058018

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
70%
Hue
28°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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