When the Gentle Border in Passing

#d99b68 RGB(217,155,104)

About this color

When the Gentle Border in Passing occupies the medium, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #d99b68 — RGB(217, 155, 104).

#d99b68RGB(217, 155, 104)

HSL 27° · 60% saturation · 63% 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 the Gentle Border in Passing
HEX
#d99b68
RGB
rgb(217,155,104)
RGB%
rgb(85.1%,60.8%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(27,60%,63%)
HSV
hsv(27,52%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,29,52,15)
LAB
lab(69,17,36)
LCH
lch(69,40,65)
sRGB
(0.851,0.608,0.408)
HEX8
#d99b68ff
CSS Name
Decimal
217155104

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
60%
Hue
27°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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