The Cavern through Distraught Harrowing

#6d3e12 RGB(109,62,18)

About this color

The Cavern through Distraught Harrowing reads as dark and vivid — a orange tone recorded at #6d3e12, RGB(109, 62, 18).

#6d3e12RGB(109, 62, 18)

HSL 29° · 72% saturation · 25% 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 Cavern through Distraught Harrowing
HEX
#6d3e12
RGB
rgb(109,62,18)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,24.3%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(29,72%,25%)
HSV
hsv(29,83%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,43,83,57)
LAB
lab(31,17,34)
LCH
lch(31,38,63)
sRGB
(0.427,0.243,0.071)
HEX8
#6d3e12ff
CSS Name
Decimal
109062018

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
72%
Hue
29°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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