The Basin through Old-fashioned Spreading

#a75632 RGB(167,86,50)

About this color

The Basin through Old-fashioned Spreading carries its coordinates at #a75632: a medium-dark orange with vivid saturation.

#a75632RGB(167, 86, 50)

HSL 18° · 54% saturation · 43% lightness

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Psychology

Mid-toned orange evokes vitality, craftsmanship and warmth in equal measure.

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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

Practically, this medium-dark orange is comfortable 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

For palette building, this orange finds its natural complement in blue and blue-violet. For warmer, earthier palettes, combine it with brown, sienna, and cream.

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Color formats

Name
The Basin through Old-fashioned Spreading
HEX
#a75632
RGB
rgb(167,86,50)
RGB%
rgb(65.5%,33.7%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(18,54%,43%)
HSV
hsv(18,70%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,49,70,35)
LAB
lab(46,30,35)
LCH
lch(46,46,49)
sRGB
(0.655,0.337,0.196)
HEX8
#a75632ff
CSS Name
Decimal
167086050

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
54%
Hue
18°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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