Shadowy Cave after Defiling

#6a5126 RGB(106,81,38)

About this color

Shadowy Cave after Defiling is rendered by screens as RGB(106, 81, 38) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#6a5126RGB(106, 81, 38)

HSL 38° · 47% saturation · 28% 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
Shadowy Cave after Defiling
HEX
#6a5126
RGB
rgb(106,81,38)
RGB%
rgb(41.6%,31.8%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(38,47%,28%)
HSV
hsv(38,64%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,64,58)
LAB
lab(36,5,29)
LCH
lch(36,29,80)
sRGB
(0.416,0.318,0.149)
HEX8
#6a5126ff
CSS Name
Decimal
106081038

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
47%
Hue
38°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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