The Bluff before Neutral Delineating

#9f938d RGB(159,147,141)

About this color

The Bluff before Neutral Delineating carries its coordinates at #9f938d: a medium orange with muted saturation.

#9f938dRGB(159, 147, 141)

HSL 20° · 9% saturation · 59% lightness

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Psychology

Mid-toned orange evokes vitality, craftsmanship and warmth in equal measure.

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History

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, saffron orange carries deep spiritual significance — the colour of renunciation and wisdom worn by monks across South and Southeast Asia.

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Design use

Practically, this medium orange is comfortable as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 formats

Name
The Bluff before Neutral Delineating
HEX
#9f938d
RGB
rgb(159,147,141)
RGB%
rgb(62.4%,57.6%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(20,9%,59%)
HSV
hsv(20,11%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,8,11,38)
LAB
lab(62,3,5)
LCH
lch(62,6,59)
sRGB
(0.624,0.576,0.553)
HEX8
#9f938dff
CSS Name
Decimal
159147141

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
9%
Hue
20°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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