The Subtle Bluff toward Knotting

#764f3b RGB(118,79,59)

About this color

The Subtle Bluff toward Knotting reads as medium-dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #764f3b, RGB(118, 79, 59).

#764f3bRGB(118, 79, 59)

HSL 20° · 33% saturation · 35% 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 medium-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
The Subtle Bluff toward Knotting
HEX
#764f3b
RGB
rgb(118,79,59)
RGB%
rgb(46.3%,31%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(20,33%,35%)
HSV
hsv(20,50%,46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,33,50,54)
LAB
lab(37,14,18)
LCH
lch(37,23,52)
sRGB
(0.463,0.31,0.231)
HEX8
#764f3bff
CSS Name
Decimal
118079059

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
33%
Hue
20°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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