When Self-possessed Bog until Winding

#af9d83 RGB(175,157,131)

About this color

When Self-possessed Bog until Winding carries its coordinates at #af9d83: a medium orange with muted saturation.

#af9d83RGB(175, 157, 131)

HSL 35° · 22% saturation · 60% 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 Self-possessed Bog until Winding
HEX
#af9d83
RGB
rgb(175,157,131)
RGB%
rgb(68.6%,61.6%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(35,22%,60%)
HSV
hsv(35,25%,69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,10,25,31)
LAB
lab(66,2,16)
LCH
lch(66,16,83)
sRGB
(0.686,0.616,0.514)
HEX8
#af9d83ff
CSS Name
Decimal
175157131

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
22%
Hue
35°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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