When the Radiating Candle in Crystallizing

#c4b488 RGB(196,180,136)

About this color

When the Radiating Candle in Crystallizing reads as light and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #c4b488, RGB(196, 180, 136).

#c4b488RGB(196, 180, 136)

HSL 44° · 34% saturation · 65% 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

At medium lightness, this orange is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
When the Radiating Candle in Crystallizing
HEX
#c4b488
RGB
rgb(196,180,136)
RGB%
rgb(76.9%,70.6%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(44,34%,65%)
HSV
hsv(44,31%,77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,31,23)
LAB
lab(74,-1,25)
LCH
lch(74,25,92)
sRGB
(0.769,0.706,0.533)
HEX8
#c4b488ff
CSS Name
Decimal
196180136

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Color info

Lightness
65%
Saturation
34%
Hue
44°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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