The Certain Arch despite the Crossing

#b69885 RGB(182,152,133)

About this color

The Certain Arch despite the Crossing is a moderate, medium orange tone, fixed at #b69885 in the RGB color space.

#b69885RGB(182, 152, 133)

HSL 23° · 25% saturation · 62% 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 formats

Name
The Certain Arch despite the Crossing
HEX
#b69885
RGB
rgb(182,152,133)
RGB%
rgb(71.4%,59.6%,52.2%)
HSL
hsl(23,25%,62%)
HSV
hsv(23,27%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,16,27,29)
LAB
lab(65,8,14)
LCH
lch(65,16,60)
sRGB
(0.714,0.596,0.522)
HEX8
#b69885ff
CSS Name
Decimal
182152133

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
25%
Hue
23°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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