Pale Boulder before Strangling

#4e3916 RGB(78,57,22)

About this color

Pale Boulder before Strangling occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4e3916 — RGB(78, 57, 22).

#4e3916RGB(78, 57, 22)

HSL 38° · 56% saturation · 20% 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

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, saffron orange carries deep spiritual significance — the colour of renunciation and wisdom worn by monks across South and Southeast Asia.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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
Pale Boulder before Strangling
HEX
#4e3916
RGB
rgb(78,57,22)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,22.4%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(38,56%,20%)
HSV
hsv(38,72%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,27,72,69)
LAB
lab(26,5,25)
LCH
lch(26,25,79)
sRGB
(0.306,0.224,0.086)
HEX8
#4e3916ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078057022

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
56%
Hue
38°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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