When the Weighted Bluff until Lining

#8b5138 RGB(139,81,56)

About this color

When the Weighted Bluff until Lining presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate orange shade, sitting at #8b5138 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#8b5138RGB(139, 81, 56)

HSL 18° · 43% 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 Weighted Bluff until Lining
HEX
#8b5138
RGB
rgb(139,81,56)
RGB%
rgb(54.5%,31.8%,22%)
HSL
hsl(18,43%,38%)
HSV
hsv(18,60%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,42,60,45)
LAB
lab(41,22,25)
LCH
lch(41,33,49)
sRGB
(0.545,0.318,0.22)
HEX8
#8b5138ff
CSS Name
Decimal
139081056

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
43%
Hue
18°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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