The Solid Border of the Pausing

#ac5b15 RGB(172,91,21)

About this color

The Solid Border of the Pausing settles into a medium-dark orange territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #ac5b15, RGB(172, 91, 21).

#ac5b15RGB(172, 91, 21)

HSL 28° · 78% saturation · 38% lightness

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Psychology

At deeper values orange loses its brashness and picks up warmth without loudness.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, 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 formats

Name
The Solid Border of the Pausing
HEX
#ac5b15
RGB
rgb(172,91,21)
RGB%
rgb(67.5%,35.7%,8.2%)
HSL
hsl(28,78%,38%)
HSV
hsv(28,88%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,47,88,33)
LAB
lab(47,29,51)
LCH
lch(47,59,60)
sRGB
(0.675,0.357,0.082)
HEX8
#ac5b15ff
CSS Name
Decimal
172091021

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
78%
Hue
28°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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