When Decayed Brine alongside Moldering

#201713 RGB(32,23,19)

About this color

When Decayed Brine alongside Moldering occupies the deep, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #201713 — RGB(32, 23, 19).

#201713RGB(32, 23, 19)

HSL 18° · 25% saturation · 10% 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
When Decayed Brine alongside Moldering
HEX
#201713
RGB
rgb(32,23,19)
RGB%
rgb(12.5%,9%,7.5%)
HSL
hsl(18,25%,10%)
HSV
hsv(18,41%,13%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,28,41,87)
LAB
lab(9,4,4)
LCH
lch(9,6,45)
sRGB
(0.125,0.09,0.075)
HEX8
#201713ff
CSS Name
Decimal
032023019

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Color info

Lightness
10%
Saturation
25%
Hue
18°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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