The Placid Brook upon Fitting

#bda08b RGB(189,160,139)

About this color

The Placid Brook upon Fitting occupies the medium, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #bda08b — RGB(189, 160, 139).

#bda08bRGB(189, 160, 139)

HSL 25° · 27% 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

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, saffron orange carries deep spiritual significance — the colour of renunciation and wisdom worn by monks across South and Southeast Asia.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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
The Placid Brook upon Fitting
HEX
#bda08b
RGB
rgb(189,160,139)
RGB%
rgb(74.1%,62.7%,54.5%)
HSL
hsl(25,27%,64%)
HSV
hsv(25,26%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,26,26)
LAB
lab(68,7,15)
LCH
lch(68,17,65)
sRGB
(0.741,0.627,0.545)
HEX8
#bda08bff
CSS Name
Decimal
189160139

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
27%
Hue
25°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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