When Constant Basin atop Bridging

#ad8e3e RGB(173,142,62)

About this color

When Constant Basin atop Bridging carries its coordinates at #ad8e3e: a medium-dark orange with moderate saturation.

#ad8e3eRGB(173, 142, 62)

HSL 43° · 47% saturation · 46% 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
When Constant Basin atop Bridging
HEX
#ad8e3e
RGB
rgb(173,142,62)
RGB%
rgb(67.8%,55.7%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(43,47%,46%)
HSV
hsv(43,64%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,18,64,32)
LAB
lab(60,2,46)
LCH
lch(60,46,88)
sRGB
(0.678,0.557,0.243)
HEX8
#ad8e3eff
CSS Name
Decimal
173142062

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
47%
Hue
43°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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