When Subtle Arch Against Kindling

#927963 RGB(146,121,99)

About this color

When Subtle Arch Against Kindling presents itself as a medium-dark, muted orange shade, sitting at #927963 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#927963RGB(146, 121, 99)

HSL 28° · 19% saturation · 48% 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

At medium lightness, this orange is flexible enough to serve 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

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 Subtle Arch Against Kindling
HEX
#927963
RGB
rgb(146,121,99)
RGB%
rgb(57.3%,47.5%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(28,19%,48%)
HSV
hsv(28,32%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,17,32,43)
LAB
lab(53,6,16)
LCH
lch(53,17,69)
sRGB
(0.573,0.475,0.388)
HEX8
#927963ff
CSS Name
Decimal
146121099

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
19%
Hue
28°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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