When Plain Arch beneath Cooling

#885c4e RGB(136,92,78)

About this color

When Plain Arch beneath Cooling occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the red spectrum, defined by its coordinates #885c4e — RGB(136, 92, 78).

#885c4eRGB(136, 92, 78)

HSL 14° · 27% saturation · 42% lightness

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Psychology

Red at medium lightness is perhaps the most attention-commanding hue in the spectrum — associated with urgency, passion, and confidence.

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History

In ancient Rome, a particular shade of red — minium — was so valued that the scribes who illuminated manuscripts were called 'rubricators' after the colour they used for headings.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Plain Arch beneath Cooling
HEX
#885c4e
RGB
rgb(136,92,78)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,36.1%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(14,27%,42%)
HSV
hsv(14,43%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,32,43,47)
LAB
lab(43,16,15)
LCH
lch(43,22,43)
sRGB
(0.533,0.361,0.306)
HEX8
#885c4eff
CSS Name
Decimal
136092078

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
27%
Hue
14°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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