Textured Atoll between the Bordering

#a27b1a RGB(162,123,26)

About this color

Textured Atoll between the Bordering reads as medium-dark and vivid — a orange tone recorded at #a27b1a, RGB(162, 123, 26).

#a27b1aRGB(162, 123, 26)

HSL 43° · 72% saturation · 37% 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

In practical terms, a medium-dark orange like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
Textured Atoll between the Bordering
HEX
#a27b1a
RGB
rgb(162,123,26)
RGB%
rgb(63.5%,48.2%,10.2%)
HSL
hsl(43,72%,37%)
HSV
hsv(43,84%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,84,36)
LAB
lab(54,6,54)
LCH
lch(54,54,84)
sRGB
(0.635,0.482,0.102)
HEX8
#a27b1aff
CSS Name
Decimal
162123026

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
72%
Hue
43°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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