When Dour Brine beneath Splintering

#8b2503 RGB(139,37,3)

About this color

When Dour Brine beneath Splintering is rendered by screens as RGB(139, 37, 3) — a dark, intense orange hue.

#8b2503RGB(139, 37, 3)

HSL 15° · 96% saturation · 28% 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

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, saffron orange carries deep spiritual significance — the colour of renunciation and wisdom worn by monks across South and Southeast Asia.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Dour Brine beneath Splintering
HEX
#8b2503
RGB
rgb(139,37,3)
RGB%
rgb(54.5%,14.5%,1.2%)
HSL
hsl(15,96%,28%)
HSV
hsv(15,98%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,73,98,45)
LAB
lab(31,42,43)
LCH
lch(31,60,46)
sRGB
(0.545,0.145,0.012)
HEX8
#8b2503ff
CSS Name
Decimal
139037003

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
96%
Hue
15°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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