The Temperate Bay for the Fitting

#b48c55 RGB(180,140,85)

About this color

The Temperate Bay for the Fitting occupies the medium, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #b48c55 — RGB(180, 140, 85).

#b48c55RGB(180, 140, 85)

HSL 35° · 39% 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 Temperate Bay for the Fitting
HEX
#b48c55
RGB
rgb(180,140,85)
RGB%
rgb(70.6%,54.9%,33.3%)
HSL
hsl(35,39%,52%)
HSV
hsv(35,53%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,22,53,29)
LAB
lab(61,8,35)
LCH
lch(61,36,77)
sRGB
(0.706,0.549,0.333)
HEX8
#b48c55ff
CSS Name
Decimal
180140085

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
39%
Hue
35°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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