Fading Ash During Parching

#7e4016 RGB(126,64,22)

About this color

Fading Ash During Parching occupies the dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #7e4016 — RGB(126, 64, 22).

#7e4016RGB(126, 64, 22)

HSL 24° · 70% saturation · 29% 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
Fading Ash During Parching
HEX
#7e4016
RGB
rgb(126,64,22)
RGB%
rgb(49.4%,25.1%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(24,70%,29%)
HSV
hsv(24,83%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,49,83,51)
LAB
lab(34,24,36)
LCH
lch(34,43,56)
sRGB
(0.494,0.251,0.086)
HEX8
#7e4016ff
CSS Name
Decimal
126064022

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
70%
Hue
24°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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