When Balanced Cape under Bordering

#b89d8e RGB(184,157,142)

About this color

When Balanced Cape under Bordering occupies the medium, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #b89d8e — RGB(184, 157, 142).

#b89d8eRGB(184, 157, 142)

HSL 21° · 23% saturation · 64% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Balanced Cape under Bordering
HEX
#b89d8e
RGB
rgb(184,157,142)
RGB%
rgb(72.2%,61.6%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(21,23%,64%)
HSV
hsv(21,23%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,23,28)
LAB
lab(67,8,12)
LCH
lch(67,14,56)
sRGB
(0.722,0.616,0.557)
HEX8
#b89d8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
184157142

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
23%
Hue
21°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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