When Reasonable Basin until Spreading

#a8843e RGB(168,132,62)

About this color

When Reasonable Basin until Spreading occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #a8843e — RGB(168, 132, 62).

#a8843eRGB(168, 132, 62)

HSL 40° · 46% saturation · 45% lightness

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Psychology

Orange is the colour of creativity and enthusiasm — stimulating without the urgency of red.

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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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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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
When Reasonable Basin until Spreading
HEX
#a8843e
RGB
rgb(168,132,62)
RGB%
rgb(65.9%,51.8%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(40,46%,45%)
HSV
hsv(40,63%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,21,63,34)
LAB
lab(57,6,42)
LCH
lch(57,42,82)
sRGB
(0.659,0.518,0.243)
HEX8
#a8843eff
CSS Name
Decimal
168132062

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
46%
Hue
40°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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