When the Forbearing Bluff underneath Passing

#aea098 RGB(174,160,152)

About this color

When the Forbearing Bluff underneath Passing carries its coordinates at #aea098: a medium orange with muted saturation.

#aea098RGB(174, 160, 152)

HSL 22° · 12% saturation · 64% 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

Practically, this medium orange is comfortable 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

For palette building, 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 the Forbearing Bluff underneath Passing
HEX
#aea098
RGB
rgb(174,160,152)
RGB%
rgb(68.2%,62.7%,59.6%)
HSL
hsl(22,12%,64%)
HSV
hsv(22,13%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,13,32)
LAB
lab(67,4,6)
LCH
lch(67,7,56)
sRGB
(0.682,0.627,0.596)
HEX8
#aea098ff
CSS Name
Decimal
174160152

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
12%
Hue
22°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
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