The Border through Leathery Shifting

#ae490d RGB(174,73,13)

About this color

The Border through Leathery Shifting is rendered by screens as RGB(174, 73, 13) — a medium-dark, intense orange hue.

#ae490dRGB(174, 73, 13)

HSL 22° · 86% 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

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

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

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 Border through Leathery Shifting
HEX
#ae490d
RGB
rgb(174,73,13)
RGB%
rgb(68.2%,28.6%,5.1%)
HSL
hsl(22,86%,37%)
HSV
hsv(22,93%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,58,93,32)
LAB
lab(44,39,51)
LCH
lch(44,64,53)
sRGB
(0.682,0.286,0.051)
HEX8
#ae490dff
CSS Name
Decimal
174073013

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
86%
Hue
22°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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