When the Amber Bluff throughout Pausing

#e0ae28 RGB(224,174,40)

About this color

When the Amber Bluff throughout Pausing occupies the medium, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #e0ae28 — RGB(224, 174, 40).

#e0ae28RGB(224, 174, 40)

HSL 44° · 75% saturation · 52% 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 formats

Name
When the Amber Bluff throughout Pausing
HEX
#e0ae28
RGB
rgb(224,174,40)
RGB%
rgb(87.8%,68.2%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(44,75%,52%)
HSV
hsv(44,82%,88%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,22,82,12)
LAB
lab(74,7,69)
LCH
lch(74,69,84)
sRGB
(0.878,0.682,0.157)
HEX8
#e0ae28ff
CSS Name
Decimal
224174040

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
75%
Hue
44°
Chroma
69
Temperature
WarmCool
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