When Copper Bay in Flowing

#ae7823 RGB(174,120,35)

About this color

When Copper Bay in Flowing occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #ae7823 — RGB(174, 120, 35).

#ae7823RGB(174, 120, 35)

HSL 37° · 67% saturation · 41% 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
When Copper Bay in Flowing
HEX
#ae7823
RGB
rgb(174,120,35)
RGB%
rgb(68.2%,47.1%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(37,67%,41%)
HSV
hsv(37,80%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,31,80,32)
LAB
lab(55,14,52)
LCH
lch(55,54,75)
sRGB
(0.682,0.471,0.137)
HEX8
#ae7823ff
CSS Name
Decimal
174120035

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
67%
Hue
37°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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