Fading Basalt after Wracking

#5c4e2c RGB(92,78,44)

About this color

Fading Basalt after Wracking occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5c4e2c — RGB(92, 78, 44).

#5c4e2cRGB(92, 78, 44)

HSL 43° · 35% saturation · 27% 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
Fading Basalt after Wracking
HEX
#5c4e2c
RGB
rgb(92,78,44)
RGB%
rgb(36.1%,30.6%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(43,35%,27%)
HSV
hsv(43,52%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,52,64)
LAB
lab(34,1,22)
LCH
lch(34,22,87)
sRGB
(0.361,0.306,0.173)
HEX8
#5c4e2cff
CSS Name
Decimal
092078044

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
35%
Hue
43°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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