The Reasonable Basin opposite Continuing

#f0703b RGB(240,112,59)

About this color

The Reasonable Basin opposite Continuing occupies the medium, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #f0703b — RGB(240, 112, 59).

#f0703bRGB(240, 112, 59)

HSL 18° · 86% saturation · 59% 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 Reasonable Basin opposite Continuing
HEX
#f0703b
RGB
rgb(240,112,59)
RGB%
rgb(94.1%,43.9%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(18,86%,59%)
HSV
hsv(18,75%,94%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,53,75,6)
LAB
lab(62,46,52)
LCH
lch(62,69,49)
sRGB
(0.941,0.439,0.231)
HEX8
#f0703bff
CSS Name
Decimal
240112059

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
86%
Hue
18°
Chroma
69
Temperature
WarmCool
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