Thick Arch between the Enduring

#ac872a RGB(172,135,42)

About this color

Thick Arch between the Enduring settles into a medium-dark orange territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #ac872a, RGB(172, 135, 42).

#ac872aRGB(172, 135, 42)

HSL 43° · 61% saturation · 42% 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

In design terms, a mid-toned orange like this handles 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

Looking at colour relationships, 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
Thick Arch between the Enduring
HEX
#ac872a
RGB
rgb(172,135,42)
RGB%
rgb(67.5%,52.9%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(43,61%,42%)
HSV
hsv(43,76%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,22,76,33)
LAB
lab(58,5,52)
LCH
lch(58,52,85)
sRGB
(0.675,0.529,0.165)
HEX8
#ac872aff
CSS Name
Decimal
172135042

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
61%
Hue
43°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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