Dismal Cairn without Quaking

#6a2406 RGB(106,36,6)

About this color

Dismal Cairn without Quaking is rendered by screens as RGB(106, 36, 6) — a dark, intense orange hue.

#6a2406RGB(106, 36, 6)

HSL 18° · 89% saturation · 22% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Dismal Cairn without Quaking
HEX
#6a2406
RGB
rgb(106,36,6)
RGB%
rgb(41.6%,14.1%,2.4%)
HSL
hsl(18,89%,22%)
HSV
hsv(18,94%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,66,94,58)
LAB
lab(25,30,33)
LCH
lch(25,45,48)
sRGB
(0.416,0.141,0.024)
HEX8
#6a2406ff
CSS Name
Decimal
106036006

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
89%
Hue
18°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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