The Ashen-warm Border down Spreading

#9b8350 RGB(155,131,80)

About this color

The Ashen-warm Border down Spreading occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #9b8350 — RGB(155, 131, 80).

#9b8350RGB(155, 131, 80)

HSL 41° · 32% saturation · 46% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Ashen-warm Border down Spreading
HEX
#9b8350
RGB
rgb(155,131,80)
RGB%
rgb(60.8%,51.4%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(41,32%,46%)
HSV
hsv(41,48%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,48,39)
LAB
lab(56,2,31)
LCH
lch(56,31,86)
sRGB
(0.608,0.514,0.314)
HEX8
#9b8350ff
CSS Name
Decimal
155131080

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
32%
Hue
41°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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