The Carbon Inside Grieving Wracking

#2f2a1d RGB(47,42,29)

About this color

The Carbon Inside Grieving Wracking occupies the dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2f2a1d — RGB(47, 42, 29).

#2f2a1dRGB(47, 42, 29)

HSL 43° · 24% saturation · 15% 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
The Carbon Inside Grieving Wracking
HEX
#2f2a1d
RGB
rgb(47,42,29)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,16.5%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(43,24%,15%)
HSV
hsv(43,38%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,11,38,82)
LAB
lab(17,0,9)
LCH
lch(17,9,90)
sRGB
(0.184,0.165,0.114)
HEX8
#2f2a1dff
CSS Name
Decimal
047042029

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
24%
Hue
43°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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