The Bog through Slow Sounding

#b4aa92 RGB(180,170,146)

About this color

The Bog through Slow Sounding is a muted, medium orange tone, fixed at #b4aa92 in the RGB color space.

#b4aa92RGB(180, 170, 146)

HSL 42° · 18% saturation · 64% 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
The Bog through Slow Sounding
HEX
#b4aa92
RGB
rgb(180,170,146)
RGB%
rgb(70.6%,66.7%,57.3%)
HSL
hsl(42,18%,64%)
HSV
hsv(42,19%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,19,29)
LAB
lab(70,0,14)
LCH
lch(70,14,90)
sRGB
(0.706,0.667,0.573)
HEX8
#b4aa92ff
CSS Name
Decimal
180170146

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
18%
Hue
42°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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