Nuanced Bog within the Curing

#997a31 RGB(153,122,49)

About this color

Nuanced Bog within the Curing presents itself as a medium-dark, vivid orange shade, sitting at #997a31 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#997a31RGB(153, 122, 49)

HSL 42° · 51% 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

At medium lightness, this orange is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
Nuanced Bog within the Curing
HEX
#997a31
RGB
rgb(153,122,49)
RGB%
rgb(60%,47.8%,19.2%)
HSL
hsl(42,51%,40%)
HSV
hsv(42,68%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,68,40)
LAB
lab(53,4,43)
LCH
lch(53,43,85)
sRGB
(0.6,0.478,0.192)
HEX8
#997a31ff
CSS Name
Decimal
153122049

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
51%
Hue
42°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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