When Earthen Cape beside Toiling

#b4a47e RGB(180,164,126)

About this color

When Earthen Cape beside Toiling settles into a medium orange territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #b4a47e, RGB(180, 164, 126).

#b4a47eRGB(180, 164, 126)

HSL 42° · 26% 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Earthen Cape beside Toiling
HEX
#b4a47e
RGB
rgb(180,164,126)
RGB%
rgb(70.6%,64.3%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(42,26%,60%)
HSV
hsv(42,30%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,9,30,29)
LAB
lab(68,0,22)
LCH
lch(68,22,90)
sRGB
(0.706,0.643,0.494)
HEX8
#b4a47eff
CSS Name
Decimal
180164126

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
26%
Hue
42°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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