When Seemly Arch for Crossing

#c99b73 RGB(201,155,115)

About this color

When Seemly Arch for Crossing is a moderate, medium orange tone, fixed at #c99b73 in the RGB color space.

#c99b73RGB(201, 155, 115)

HSL 28° · 44% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Seemly Arch for Crossing
HEX
#c99b73
RGB
rgb(201,155,115)
RGB%
rgb(78.8%,60.8%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(28,44%,62%)
HSV
hsv(28,43%,79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,23,43,21)
LAB
lab(67,12,28)
LCH
lch(67,30,67)
sRGB
(0.788,0.608,0.451)
HEX8
#c99b73ff
CSS Name
Decimal
201155115

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
44%
Hue
28°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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