The Enduring Canyon between Distilling

#9f8d80 RGB(159,141,128)

About this color

The Enduring Canyon between Distilling occupies the medium, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #9f8d80 — RGB(159, 141, 128).

#9f8d80RGB(159, 141, 128)

HSL 25° · 14% saturation · 56% 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
The Enduring Canyon between Distilling
HEX
#9f8d80
RGB
rgb(159,141,128)
RGB%
rgb(62.4%,55.3%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(25,14%,56%)
HSV
hsv(25,19%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,11,19,38)
LAB
lab(60,5,9)
LCH
lch(60,10,61)
sRGB
(0.624,0.553,0.502)
HEX8
#9f8d80ff
CSS Name
Decimal
159141128

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
14%
Hue
25°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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