When the Poised Border until Crossing

#8e7848 RGB(142,120,72)

About this color

When the Poised Border until Crossing is a moderate, medium-dark orange tone, fixed at #8e7848 in the RGB color space.

#8e7848RGB(142, 120, 72)

HSL 41° · 33% saturation · 42% 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
When the Poised Border until Crossing
HEX
#8e7848
RGB
rgb(142,120,72)
RGB%
rgb(55.7%,47.1%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(41,33%,42%)
HSV
hsv(41,49%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,49,44)
LAB
lab(51,2,29)
LCH
lch(51,29,86)
sRGB
(0.557,0.471,0.282)
HEX8
#8e7848ff
CSS Name
Decimal
142120072

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
33%
Hue
41°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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