The Sombrous Basalt despite the Eroding

#5a3925 RGB(90,57,37)

About this color

The Sombrous Basalt despite the Eroding is rendered by screens as RGB(90, 57, 37) — a dark, moderate orange hue.

#5a3925RGB(90, 57, 37)

HSL 23° · 42% saturation · 25% 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 Sombrous Basalt despite the Eroding
HEX
#5a3925
RGB
rgb(90,57,37)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,22.4%,14.5%)
HSL
hsl(23,42%,25%)
HSV
hsv(23,59%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,37,59,65)
LAB
lab(27,12,18)
LCH
lch(27,22,56)
sRGB
(0.353,0.224,0.145)
HEX8
#5a3925ff
CSS Name
Decimal
090057037

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
42%
Hue
23°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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