Practical Bluff for the Passing

#8a6041 RGB(138,96,65)

About this color

Practical Bluff for the Passing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #8a6041 — RGB(138, 96, 65).

#8a6041RGB(138, 96, 65)

HSL 25° · 36% saturation · 40% 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

Dutch orange — the colour of the House of Nassau — became a national symbol through the Dutch Golden Age, a tradition that persists in football strips and celebration today.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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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
Practical Bluff for the Passing
HEX
#8a6041
RGB
rgb(138,96,65)
RGB%
rgb(54.1%,37.6%,25.5%)
HSL
hsl(25,36%,40%)
HSV
hsv(25,53%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,30,53,46)
LAB
lab(44,13,24)
LCH
lch(44,27,62)
sRGB
(0.541,0.376,0.255)
HEX8
#8a6041ff
CSS Name
Decimal
138096065

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
36%
Hue
25°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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