When Torn Basalt on Darkening

#7b490e RGB(123,73,14)

About this color

When Torn Basalt on Darkening occupies the dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #7b490e — RGB(123, 73, 14).

#7b490eRGB(123, 73, 14)

HSL 32° · 80% saturation · 27% 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
When Torn Basalt on Darkening
HEX
#7b490e
RGB
rgb(123,73,14)
RGB%
rgb(48.2%,28.6%,5.5%)
HSL
hsl(32,80%,27%)
HSV
hsv(32,89%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,41,89,52)
LAB
lab(36,17,41)
LCH
lch(36,44,67)
sRGB
(0.482,0.286,0.055)
HEX8
#7b490eff
CSS Name
Decimal
123073014

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
80%
Hue
32°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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