When Rough Basin on Changing

#a0958e RGB(160,149,142)

About this color

When Rough Basin on Changing occupies the medium, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #a0958e — RGB(160, 149, 142).

#a0958eRGB(160, 149, 142)

HSL 23° · 9% saturation · 59% 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 Rough Basin on Changing
HEX
#a0958e
RGB
rgb(160,149,142)
RGB%
rgb(62.7%,58.4%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(23,9%,59%)
HSV
hsv(23,11%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,11,37)
LAB
lab(62,3,5)
LCH
lch(62,6,59)
sRGB
(0.627,0.584,0.557)
HEX8
#a0958eff
CSS Name
Decimal
160149142

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
9%
Hue
23°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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