The Autumnal Alcove beneath Leaning

#b8860b RGB(184,134,11)

About this color

The Autumnal Alcove beneath Leaning occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #b8860b — RGB(184, 134, 11).

#b8860bRGB(184, 134, 11)

HSL 43° · 89% saturation · 38% 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
The Autumnal Alcove beneath Leaning
HEX
#b8860b
RGB
rgb(184,134,11)
RGB%
rgb(72.2%,52.5%,4.3%)
HSL
hsl(43,89%,38%)
HSV
hsv(43,94%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,27,94,28)
LAB
lab(59,10,63)
LCH
lch(59,64,81)
sRGB
(0.722,0.525,0.043)
HEX8
#b8860bff
CSS Name
darkgoldenrod
Decimal
184134011

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
89%
Hue
43°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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