The Old-fashioned Border Against Grading

#8c7640 RGB(140,118,64)

About this color

The Old-fashioned Border Against Grading is a moderate, medium-dark orange tone, fixed at #8c7640 in the RGB color space.

#8c7640RGB(140, 118, 64)

HSL 43° · 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 Old-fashioned Border Against Grading
HEX
#8c7640
RGB
rgb(140,118,64)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,46.3%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(43,37%,40%)
HSV
hsv(43,54%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,16,54,45)
LAB
lab(51,1,33)
LCH
lch(51,33,88)
sRGB
(0.549,0.463,0.251)
HEX8
#8c7640ff
CSS Name
Decimal
140118064

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
37%
Hue
43°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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