The Basin During Quiet Buffering

#b09682 RGB(176,150,130)

About this color

The Basin During Quiet Buffering occupies the medium, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #b09682 — RGB(176, 150, 130).

#b09682RGB(176, 150, 130)

HSL 26° · 23% saturation · 60% 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
The Basin During Quiet Buffering
HEX
#b09682
RGB
rgb(176,150,130)
RGB%
rgb(69%,58.8%,51%)
HSL
hsl(26,23%,60%)
HSV
hsv(26,26%,69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,26,31)
LAB
lab(64,7,14)
LCH
lch(64,16,63)
sRGB
(0.69,0.588,0.51)
HEX8
#b09682ff
CSS Name
Decimal
176150130

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
23%
Hue
26°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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