Eroded Carbon without Lapsing

#4e3a2c RGB(78,58,44)

About this color

Eroded Carbon without Lapsing occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4e3a2c — RGB(78, 58, 44).

#4e3a2cRGB(78, 58, 44)

HSL 25° · 28% saturation · 24% 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
Eroded Carbon without Lapsing
HEX
#4e3a2c
RGB
rgb(78,58,44)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,22.7%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(25,28%,24%)
HSV
hsv(25,44%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,26,44,69)
LAB
lab(26,7,12)
LCH
lch(26,14,60)
sRGB
(0.306,0.227,0.173)
HEX8
#4e3a2cff
CSS Name
Decimal
078058044

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
28%
Hue
25°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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