Permanent Basin through the Measuring

#857b71 RGB(133,123,113)

About this color

Permanent Basin through the Measuring settles into a medium-dark orange territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #857b71, RGB(133, 123, 113).

#857b71RGB(133, 123, 113)

HSL 30° · 8% saturation · 48% lightness

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Psychology

Mid-toned orange evokes vitality, craftsmanship and warmth in equal measure.

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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

In design terms, a mid-toned orange like this handles 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

Looking at colour relationships, this orange finds its natural complement in blue and blue-violet. For warmer, earthier palettes, combine it with brown, sienna, and cream.

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Color formats

Name
Permanent Basin through the Measuring
HEX
#857b71
RGB
rgb(133,123,113)
RGB%
rgb(52.2%,48.2%,44.3%)
HSL
hsl(30,8%,48%)
HSV
hsv(30,15%,52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,15,48)
LAB
lab(52,2,7)
LCH
lch(52,7,74)
sRGB
(0.522,0.482,0.443)
HEX8
#857b71ff
CSS Name
Decimal
133123113

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
8%
Hue
30°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
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