Settled Bluff opposite the Laboring

#785e2a RGB(120,94,42)

About this color

Settled Bluff opposite the Laboring occupies the dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #785e2a — RGB(120, 94, 42).

#785e2aRGB(120, 94, 42)

HSL 40° · 48% saturation · 32% 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
Settled Bluff opposite the Laboring
HEX
#785e2a
RGB
rgb(120,94,42)
RGB%
rgb(47.1%,36.9%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(40,48%,32%)
HSV
hsv(40,65%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,22,65,53)
LAB
lab(41,4,33)
LCH
lch(41,33,83)
sRGB
(0.471,0.369,0.165)
HEX8
#785e2aff
CSS Name
Decimal
120094042

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
48%
Hue
40°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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