Lean Bay Against the Persisting

#a14321 RGB(161,67,33)

About this color

Lean Bay Against the Persisting occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #a14321 — RGB(161, 67, 33).

#a14321RGB(161, 67, 33)

HSL 16° · 66% saturation · 38% 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 formats

Name
Lean Bay Against the Persisting
HEX
#a14321
RGB
rgb(161,67,33)
RGB%
rgb(63.1%,26.3%,12.9%)
HSL
hsl(16,66%,38%)
HSV
hsv(16,80%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,58,80,37)
LAB
lab(41,37,39)
LCH
lch(41,54,47)
sRGB
(0.631,0.263,0.129)
HEX8
#a14321ff
CSS Name
Decimal
161067033

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
66%
Hue
16°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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