The Arch through Self-possessed Adjusting

#a18c82 RGB(161,140,130)

About this color

The Arch through Self-possessed Adjusting occupies the medium, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #a18c82 — RGB(161, 140, 130).

#a18c82RGB(161, 140, 130)

HSL 19° · 14% saturation · 57% 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 Arch through Self-possessed Adjusting
HEX
#a18c82
RGB
rgb(161,140,130)
RGB%
rgb(63.1%,54.9%,51%)
HSL
hsl(19,14%,57%)
HSV
hsv(19,19%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,13,19,37)
LAB
lab(60,6,8)
LCH
lch(60,10,53)
sRGB
(0.631,0.549,0.51)
HEX8
#a18c82ff
CSS Name
Decimal
161140130

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
14%
Hue
19°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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