The Bedrock over Leaden Faltering

#8e4702 RGB(142,71,2)

About this color

The Bedrock over Leaden Faltering occupies the dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #8e4702 — RGB(142, 71, 2).

#8e4702RGB(142, 71, 2)

HSL 30° · 97% saturation · 28% 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

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Bedrock over Leaden Faltering
HEX
#8e4702
RGB
rgb(142,71,2)
RGB%
rgb(55.7%,27.8%,0.8%)
HSL
hsl(30,97%,28%)
HSV
hsv(30,99%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,50,99,44)
LAB
lab(38,26,48)
LCH
lch(38,55,62)
sRGB
(0.557,0.278,0.008)
HEX8
#8e4702ff
CSS Name
Decimal
142071002

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
97%
Hue
30°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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