When Mellowed Border near Curing

#b3862e RGB(179,134,46)

About this color

When Mellowed Border near Curing occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #b3862e — RGB(179, 134, 46).

#b3862eRGB(179, 134, 46)

HSL 40° · 59% saturation · 44% 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
When Mellowed Border near Curing
HEX
#b3862e
RGB
rgb(179,134,46)
RGB%
rgb(70.2%,52.5%,18%)
HSL
hsl(40,59%,44%)
HSV
hsv(40,74%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,25,74,30)
LAB
lab(59,9,52)
LCH
lch(59,53,80)
sRGB
(0.702,0.525,0.18)
HEX8
#b3862eff
CSS Name
Decimal
179134046

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
59%
Hue
40°
Chroma
53
Temperature
WarmCool
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