When the Sustained Arch under Opening

#ad7248 RGB(173,114,72)

About this color

When the Sustained Arch under Opening occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #ad7248 — RGB(173, 114, 72).

#ad7248RGB(173, 114, 72)

HSL 25° · 41% 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Sustained Arch under Opening
HEX
#ad7248
RGB
rgb(173,114,72)
RGB%
rgb(67.8%,44.7%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(25,41%,48%)
HSV
hsv(25,58%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,34,58,32)
LAB
lab(53,19,33)
LCH
lch(53,38,60)
sRGB
(0.678,0.447,0.282)
HEX8
#ad7248ff
CSS Name
Decimal
173114072

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
41%
Hue
25°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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