The Canyon before Sandy Bending

#936a32 RGB(147,106,50)

About this color

The Canyon before Sandy Bending is rendered by screens as RGB(147, 106, 50) — a medium-dark, moderate orange hue.

#936a32RGB(147, 106, 50)

HSL 35° · 49% saturation · 39% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 formats

Name
The Canyon before Sandy Bending
HEX
#936a32
RGB
rgb(147,106,50)
RGB%
rgb(57.6%,41.6%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(35,49%,39%)
HSV
hsv(35,66%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,28,66,42)
LAB
lab(48,10,37)
LCH
lch(48,38,75)
sRGB
(0.576,0.416,0.196)
HEX8
#936a32ff
CSS Name
Decimal
147106050

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
49%
Hue
35°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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