When the Ample Basin till Shaping

#785948 RGB(120,89,72)

About this color

When the Ample Basin till Shaping presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate orange shade, sitting at #785948 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#785948RGB(120, 89, 72)

HSL 21° · 25% saturation · 38% 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 medium-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
When the Ample Basin till Shaping
HEX
#785948
RGB
rgb(120,89,72)
RGB%
rgb(47.1%,34.9%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(21,25%,38%)
HSV
hsv(21,40%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,26,40,53)
LAB
lab(41,10,15)
LCH
lch(41,18,56)
sRGB
(0.471,0.349,0.282)
HEX8
#785948ff
CSS Name
Decimal
120089072

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
25%
Hue
21°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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