Blighted Basalt on Oppressing

#6d3e26 RGB(109,62,38)

About this color

Blighted Basalt on Oppressing is rendered by screens as RGB(109, 62, 38) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#6d3e26RGB(109, 62, 38)

HSL 20° · 48% saturation · 29% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Blighted Basalt on Oppressing
HEX
#6d3e26
RGB
rgb(109,62,38)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,24.3%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(20,48%,29%)
HSV
hsv(20,65%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,43,65,57)
LAB
lab(31,18,23)
LCH
lch(31,29,52)
sRGB
(0.427,0.243,0.149)
HEX8
#6d3e26ff
CSS Name
Decimal
109062038

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
48%
Hue
20°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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