What the Bay through Solid Centering

#ae9489 RGB(174,148,137)

About this color

What the Bay through Solid Centering settles into a medium orange territory with a muted quality that feels warm — captured at #ae9489, RGB(174, 148, 137).

#ae9489RGB(174, 148, 137)

HSL 18° · 19% saturation · 61% 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
What the Bay through Solid Centering
HEX
#ae9489
RGB
rgb(174,148,137)
RGB%
rgb(68.2%,58%,53.7%)
HSL
hsl(18,19%,61%)
HSV
hsv(18,21%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,21,32)
LAB
lab(63,8,9)
LCH
lch(63,12,48)
sRGB
(0.682,0.58,0.537)
HEX8
#ae9489ff
CSS Name
Decimal
174148137

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
19%
Hue
18°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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