When Dull Carbon circa Submerging

#4e3723 RGB(78,55,35)

About this color

When Dull Carbon circa Submerging reads as dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #4e3723, RGB(78, 55, 35).

#4e3723RGB(78, 55, 35)

HSL 28° · 38% saturation · 22% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Dull Carbon circa Submerging
HEX
#4e3723
RGB
rgb(78,55,35)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,21.6%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(28,38%,22%)
HSV
hsv(28,55%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,29,55,69)
LAB
lab(25,7,17)
LCH
lch(25,18,68)
sRGB
(0.306,0.216,0.137)
HEX8
#4e3723ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078055035

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
38%
Hue
28°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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