When the Reasonable Bluff between Channeling

#705338 RGB(112,83,56)

About this color

When the Reasonable Bluff between Channeling presents itself as a dark, moderate orange shade, sitting at #705338 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#705338RGB(112, 83, 56)

HSL 29° · 33% saturation · 33% lightness

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Psychology

Dark oranges recall autumn leaves, aged wood, and the glow of embers — earthy, grounded, hospitable.

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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 practical terms, a dark orange like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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 the Reasonable Bluff between Channeling
HEX
#705338
RGB
rgb(112,83,56)
RGB%
rgb(43.9%,32.5%,22%)
HSL
hsl(29,33%,33%)
HSV
hsv(29,50%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,26,50,56)
LAB
lab(38,8,20)
LCH
lch(38,22,68)
sRGB
(0.439,0.325,0.22)
HEX8
#705338ff
CSS Name
Decimal
112083056

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
33%
Hue
29°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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