When Darksome Cavern through Faltering

#160903 RGB(22,9,3)

About this color

When Darksome Cavern through Faltering occupies the deep, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #160903 — RGB(22, 9, 3).

#160903RGB(22, 9, 3)

HSL 19° · 76% saturation · 5% 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 formats

Name
When Darksome Cavern through Faltering
HEX
#160903
RGB
rgb(22,9,3)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,3.5%,1.2%)
HSL
hsl(19,76%,5%)
HSV
hsv(19,86%,9%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,59,86,91)
LAB
lab(3,4,4)
LCH
lch(3,6,45)
sRGB
(0.086,0.035,0.012)
HEX8
#160903ff
CSS Name
Decimal
022009003

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Color info

Lightness
5%
Saturation
76%
Hue
19°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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