The Serene Border despite Hedging

#8b6950 RGB(139,105,80)

About this color

The Serene Border despite Hedging occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #8b6950 — RGB(139, 105, 80).

#8b6950RGB(139, 105, 80)

HSL 25° · 27% saturation · 43% lightness

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Psychology

Orange is the colour of creativity and enthusiasm — stimulating without the urgency of red.

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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

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 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 Serene Border despite Hedging
HEX
#8b6950
RGB
rgb(139,105,80)
RGB%
rgb(54.5%,41.2%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(25,27%,43%)
HSV
hsv(25,42%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,42,45)
LAB
lab(47,10,19)
LCH
lch(47,21,62)
sRGB
(0.545,0.412,0.314)
HEX8
#8b6950ff
CSS Name
Decimal
139105080

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
27%
Hue
25°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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