What Thick Bluff for Crossing

#b84314 RGB(184,67,20)

About this color

What Thick Bluff for Crossing settles into a medium-dark orange territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #b84314, RGB(184, 67, 20).

#b84314RGB(184, 67, 20)

HSL 17° · 80% saturation · 40% 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
What Thick Bluff for Crossing
HEX
#b84314
RGB
rgb(184,67,20)
RGB%
rgb(72.2%,26.3%,7.8%)
HSL
hsl(17,80%,40%)
HSV
hsv(17,89%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,64,89,28)
LAB
lab(45,45,50)
LCH
lch(45,67,48)
sRGB
(0.722,0.263,0.078)
HEX8
#b84314ff
CSS Name
Decimal
184067020

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
80%
Hue
17°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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