When Sedate Brook upon Cycling

#9f938e RGB(159,147,142)

About this color

When Sedate Brook upon Cycling settles into a medium orange territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #9f938e, RGB(159, 147, 142).

#9f938eRGB(159, 147, 142)

HSL 18° · 8% saturation · 59% 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
When Sedate Brook upon Cycling
HEX
#9f938e
RGB
rgb(159,147,142)
RGB%
rgb(62.4%,57.6%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(18,8%,59%)
HSV
hsv(18,11%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,11,38)
LAB
lab(62,4,4)
LCH
lch(62,6,45)
sRGB
(0.624,0.576,0.557)
HEX8
#9f938eff
CSS Name
Decimal
159147142

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
8%
Hue
18°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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