When Organic Arch underneath Hedging

#ad8b4e RGB(173,139,78)

About this color

When Organic Arch underneath Hedging is a medium-dark orange with a moderate character, positioned at #ad8b4e on the color spectrum.

#ad8b4eRGB(173, 139, 78)

HSL 39° · 38% saturation · 49% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Organic Arch underneath Hedging
HEX
#ad8b4e
RGB
rgb(173,139,78)
RGB%
rgb(67.8%,54.5%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(39,38%,49%)
HSV
hsv(39,55%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,55,32)
LAB
lab(60,5,37)
LCH
lch(60,37,82)
sRGB
(0.678,0.545,0.306)
HEX8
#ad8b4eff
CSS Name
Decimal
173139078

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
38%
Hue
39°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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