When Salted Canyon after Mending

#af905e RGB(175,144,94)

About this color

When Salted Canyon after Mending carries its coordinates at #af905e: a medium orange with moderate saturation.

#af905eRGB(175, 144, 94)

HSL 37° · 34% saturation · 53% 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 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Salted Canyon after Mending
HEX
#af905e
RGB
rgb(175,144,94)
RGB%
rgb(68.6%,56.5%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(37,34%,53%)
HSV
hsv(37,46%,69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,18,46,31)
LAB
lab(62,5,31)
LCH
lch(62,31,81)
sRGB
(0.686,0.565,0.369)
HEX8
#af905eff
CSS Name
Decimal
175144094

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Color info

Lightness
53%
Saturation
34%
Hue
37°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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