Sable Ash before Extinguishing

#4e2d0c RGB(78,45,12)

About this color

Sable Ash before Extinguishing is rendered by screens as RGB(78, 45, 12) — a dark, vivid orange hue.

#4e2d0cRGB(78, 45, 12)

HSL 30° · 73% saturation · 18% 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
Sable Ash before Extinguishing
HEX
#4e2d0c
RGB
rgb(78,45,12)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,17.6%,4.7%)
HSL
hsl(30,73%,18%)
HSV
hsv(30,85%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,42,85,69)
LAB
lab(22,12,26)
LCH
lch(22,29,65)
sRGB
(0.306,0.176,0.047)
HEX8
#4e2d0cff
CSS Name
Decimal
078045012

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
73%
Hue
30°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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