When Sure Bay without Damming

#8c6313 RGB(140,99,19)

About this color

When Sure Bay without Damming occupies the dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #8c6313 — RGB(140, 99, 19).

#8c6313RGB(140, 99, 19)

HSL 40° · 76% saturation · 31% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Sure Bay without Damming
HEX
#8c6313
RGB
rgb(140,99,19)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,38.8%,7.5%)
HSL
hsl(40,76%,31%)
HSV
hsv(40,86%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,29,86,45)
LAB
lab(45,10,47)
LCH
lch(45,48,78)
sRGB
(0.549,0.388,0.075)
HEX8
#8c6313ff
CSS Name
Decimal
140099019

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
76%
Hue
40°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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