The Cape under Layered Layering

#83703d RGB(131,112,61)

About this color

The Cape under Layered Layering presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate orange shade, sitting at #83703d in the 24-bit RGB space.

#83703dRGB(131, 112, 61)

HSL 44° · 36% 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 formats

Name
The Cape under Layered Layering
HEX
#83703d
RGB
rgb(131,112,61)
RGB%
rgb(51.4%,43.9%,23.9%)
HSL
hsl(44,36%,38%)
HSV
hsv(44,53%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,53,49)
LAB
lab(48,0,31)
LCH
lch(48,31,90)
sRGB
(0.514,0.439,0.239)
HEX8
#83703dff
CSS Name
Decimal
131112061

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
36%
Hue
44°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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