The Bay round Solid Kindling

#e78c22 RGB(231,140,34)

About this color

The Bay round Solid Kindling is rendered by screens as RGB(231, 140, 34) — a medium, intense orange hue.

#e78c22RGB(231, 140, 34)

HSL 32° · 80% 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
The Bay round Solid Kindling
HEX
#e78c22
RGB
rgb(231,140,34)
RGB%
rgb(90.6%,54.9%,13.3%)
HSL
hsl(32,80%,52%)
HSV
hsv(32,85%,91%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,39,85,9)
LAB
lab(66,27,65)
LCH
lch(66,70,67)
sRGB
(0.906,0.549,0.133)
HEX8
#e78c22ff
CSS Name
Decimal
231140034

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
80%
Hue
32°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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