The Bay without Sensible Reckoning

#f5ae52 RGB(245,174,82)

About this color

The Bay without Sensible Reckoning is a medium orange with a intense character, positioned at #f5ae52 on the color spectrum.

#f5ae52RGB(245, 174, 82)

HSL 34° · 89% saturation · 64% 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

In design terms, a mid-toned orange like this handles 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

Looking at colour relationships, 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 formats

Name
The Bay without Sensible Reckoning
HEX
#f5ae52
RGB
rgb(245,174,82)
RGB%
rgb(96.1%,68.2%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(34,89%,64%)
HSV
hsv(34,67%,96%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,29,67,4)
LAB
lab(76,17,56)
LCH
lch(76,59,73)
sRGB
(0.961,0.682,0.322)
HEX8
#f5ae52ff
CSS Name
Decimal
245174082

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
89%
Hue
34°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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