When the Sagacious Acre behind Anchoring

#8c5948 RGB(140,89,72)

About this color

When the Sagacious Acre behind Anchoring carries its coordinates at #8c5948: a medium-dark orange with moderate saturation.

#8c5948RGB(140, 89, 72)

HSL 15° · 32% saturation · 42% lightness

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Psychology

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

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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

Practically, this medium-dark orange is comfortable 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

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
When the Sagacious Acre behind Anchoring
HEX
#8c5948
RGB
rgb(140,89,72)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,34.9%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(15,32%,42%)
HSV
hsv(15,49%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,36,49,45)
LAB
lab(43,19,19)
LCH
lch(43,27,45)
sRGB
(0.549,0.349,0.282)
HEX8
#8c5948ff
CSS Name
Decimal
140089072

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
32%
Hue
15°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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