When Hellish Brine within Toppling

#2e231e RGB(46,35,30)

About this color

When Hellish Brine within Toppling occupies the dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2e231e — RGB(46, 35, 30).

#2e231eRGB(46, 35, 30)

HSL 19° · 21% saturation · 15% 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
When Hellish Brine within Toppling
HEX
#2e231e
RGB
rgb(46,35,30)
RGB%
rgb(18%,13.7%,11.8%)
HSL
hsl(19,21%,15%)
HSV
hsv(19,35%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,35,82)
LAB
lab(15,4,5)
LCH
lch(15,6,51)
sRGB
(0.18,0.137,0.118)
HEX8
#2e231eff
CSS Name
Decimal
046035030

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
21%
Hue
19°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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