The Sustained Border up Layering

#8c5340 RGB(140,83,64)

About this color

The Sustained Border up Layering is a moderate, medium-dark orange tone, fixed at #8c5340 in the RGB color space.

#8c5340RGB(140, 83, 64)

HSL 15° · 37% saturation · 40% lightness

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Psychology

Mid-toned orange evokes vitality, craftsmanship and warmth in equal measure.

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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, this medium-dark orange is comfortable as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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Colour pairings

For palette building, this orange finds its natural complement in blue and blue-violet. For warmer, earthier palettes, combine it with brown, sienna, and cream.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Sustained Border up Layering
HEX
#8c5340
RGB
rgb(140,83,64)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,32.5%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(15,37%,40%)
HSV
hsv(15,54%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,41,54,45)
LAB
lab(41,22,21)
LCH
lch(41,30,44)
sRGB
(0.549,0.325,0.251)
HEX8
#8c5340ff
CSS Name
Decimal
140083064

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
37%
Hue
15°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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