Benighted Basalt off Shrouding

#191406 RGB(25,20,6)

About this color

Benighted Basalt off Shrouding occupies the deep, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #191406 — RGB(25, 20, 6).

#191406RGB(25, 20, 6)

HSL 44° · 61% saturation · 6% 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
Benighted Basalt off Shrouding
HEX
#191406
RGB
rgb(25,20,6)
RGB%
rgb(9.8%,7.8%,2.4%)
HSL
hsl(44,61%,6%)
HSV
hsv(44,76%,10%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,76,90)
LAB
lab(7,0,7)
LCH
lch(7,7,90)
sRGB
(0.098,0.078,0.024)
HEX8
#191406ff
CSS Name
Decimal
025020006

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Color info

Lightness
6%
Saturation
61%
Hue
44°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
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