The Self-possessed Bay upon Casting

#a6812b RGB(166,129,43)

About this color

The Self-possessed Bay upon Casting occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #a6812b — RGB(166, 129, 43).

#a6812bRGB(166, 129, 43)

HSL 42° · 59% saturation · 41% 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 Self-possessed Bay upon Casting
HEX
#a6812b
RGB
rgb(166,129,43)
RGB%
rgb(65.1%,50.6%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(42,59%,41%)
HSV
hsv(42,74%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,22,74,35)
LAB
lab(56,5,50)
LCH
lch(56,50,84)
sRGB
(0.651,0.506,0.169)
HEX8
#a6812bff
CSS Name
Decimal
166129043

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
59%
Hue
42°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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