When the Grave-toned Bluff along Bending

#b28028 RGB(178,128,40)

About this color

When the Grave-toned Bluff along Bending settles into a medium-dark orange territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #b28028, RGB(178, 128, 40).

#b28028RGB(178, 128, 40)

HSL 38° · 63% saturation · 43% 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
When the Grave-toned Bluff along Bending
HEX
#b28028
RGB
rgb(178,128,40)
RGB%
rgb(69.8%,50.2%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(38,63%,43%)
HSV
hsv(38,78%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,28,78,30)
LAB
lab(57,11,52)
LCH
lch(57,53,78)
sRGB
(0.698,0.502,0.157)
HEX8
#b28028ff
CSS Name
Decimal
178128040

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
63%
Hue
38°
Chroma
53
Temperature
WarmCool
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