Known Border throughout Grading

#e2a84c RGB(226,168,76)

About this color

Known Border throughout Grading is a vivid, medium orange tone, fixed at #e2a84c in the RGB color space.

#e2a84cRGB(226, 168, 76)

HSL 37° · 72% saturation · 59% 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

Practically, this medium orange is comfortable 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

For palette building, 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
Known Border throughout Grading
HEX
#e2a84c
RGB
rgb(226,168,76)
RGB%
rgb(88.6%,65.9%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(37,72%,59%)
HSV
hsv(37,66%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,26,66,11)
LAB
lab(73,12,54)
LCH
lch(73,55,77)
sRGB
(0.886,0.659,0.298)
HEX8
#e2a84cff
CSS Name
Decimal
226168076

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
72%
Hue
37°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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