The Faltering Basalt atop Thawing

#855a0b RGB(133,90,11)

About this color

The Faltering Basalt atop Thawing occupies the dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #855a0b — RGB(133, 90, 11).

#855a0bRGB(133, 90, 11)

HSL 39° · 85% 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
The Faltering Basalt atop Thawing
HEX
#855a0b
RGB
rgb(133,90,11)
RGB%
rgb(52.2%,35.3%,4.3%)
HSL
hsl(39,85%,28%)
HSV
hsv(39,92%,52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,32,92,48)
LAB
lab(42,11,47)
LCH
lch(42,48,77)
sRGB
(0.522,0.353,0.043)
HEX8
#855a0bff
CSS Name
Decimal
133090011

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
85%
Hue
39°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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