Grim Basalt beyond Drowning

#6e3106 RGB(110,49,6)

About this color

Grim Basalt beyond Drowning presents itself as a dark, intense orange shade, sitting at #6e3106 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#6e3106RGB(110, 49, 6)

HSL 25° · 90% saturation · 23% 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

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
Grim Basalt beyond Drowning
HEX
#6e3106
RGB
rgb(110,49,6)
RGB%
rgb(43.1%,19.2%,2.4%)
HSL
hsl(25,90%,23%)
HSV
hsv(25,95%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,55,95,57)
LAB
lab(28,25,37)
LCH
lch(28,45,56)
sRGB
(0.431,0.192,0.024)
HEX8
#6e3106ff
CSS Name
Decimal
110049006

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
90%
Hue
25°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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