When the Frank Basin During Setting

#baac88 RGB(186,172,136)

About this color

When the Frank Basin During Setting settles into a medium orange territory with a moderate quality that feels warm — captured at #baac88, RGB(186, 172, 136).

#baac88RGB(186, 172, 136)

HSL 43° · 27% saturation · 63% 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 the Frank Basin During Setting
HEX
#baac88
RGB
rgb(186,172,136)
RGB%
rgb(72.9%,67.5%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(43,27%,63%)
HSV
hsv(43,27%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,27,27)
LAB
lab(71,-1,20)
LCH
lch(71,20,93)
sRGB
(0.729,0.675,0.533)
HEX8
#baac88ff
CSS Name
Decimal
186172136

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
27%
Hue
43°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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