Bare Abyss on the Moldering

#37221a RGB(55,34,26)

About this color

Bare Abyss on the Moldering occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #37221a — RGB(55, 34, 26).

#37221aRGB(55, 34, 26)

HSL 17° · 36% saturation · 16% 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
Bare Abyss on the Moldering
HEX
#37221a
RGB
rgb(55,34,26)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,13.3%,10.2%)
HSL
hsl(17,36%,16%)
HSV
hsv(17,53%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,38,53,78)
LAB
lab(16,9,9)
LCH
lch(16,13,45)
sRGB
(0.216,0.133,0.102)
HEX8
#37221aff
CSS Name
Decimal
055034026

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
36%
Hue
17°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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