The Char underneath Decayed Rusting

#5a2e1d RGB(90,46,29)

About this color

The Char underneath Decayed Rusting is rendered by screens as RGB(90, 46, 29) — a dark, vivid orange hue.

#5a2e1dRGB(90, 46, 29)

HSL 17° · 51% saturation · 23% 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
The Char underneath Decayed Rusting
HEX
#5a2e1d
RGB
rgb(90,46,29)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,18%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(17,51%,23%)
HSV
hsv(17,68%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,49,68,65)
LAB
lab(24,18,20)
LCH
lch(24,27,48)
sRGB
(0.353,0.18,0.114)
HEX8
#5a2e1dff
CSS Name
Decimal
090046029

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
51%
Hue
17°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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