The Basalt unto Fallen Brooding

#391a0d RGB(57,26,13)

About this color

The Basalt unto Fallen Brooding occupies the deep, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #391a0d — RGB(57, 26, 13).

#391a0dRGB(57, 26, 13)

HSL 18° · 63% saturation · 14% 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 Basalt unto Fallen Brooding
HEX
#391a0d
RGB
rgb(57,26,13)
RGB%
rgb(22.4%,10.2%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(18,63%,14%)
HSV
hsv(18,77%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,54,77,78)
LAB
lab(13,14,15)
LCH
lch(13,21,47)
sRGB
(0.224,0.102,0.051)
HEX8
#391a0dff
CSS Name
Decimal
057026013

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
63%
Hue
18°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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