The Wise Acre under Toiling

#b3a180 RGB(179,161,128)

About this color

The Wise Acre under Toiling is rendered by screens as RGB(179, 161, 128) — a medium, moderate orange hue.

#b3a180RGB(179, 161, 128)

HSL 39° · 25% saturation · 60% 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

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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Wise Acre under Toiling
HEX
#b3a180
RGB
rgb(179,161,128)
RGB%
rgb(70.2%,63.1%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(39,25%,60%)
HSV
hsv(39,28%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,10,28,30)
LAB
lab(67,1,20)
LCH
lch(67,20,87)
sRGB
(0.702,0.631,0.502)
HEX8
#b3a180ff
CSS Name
Decimal
179161128

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
25%
Hue
39°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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