The Bluff within Certain Circling

#cb9a22 RGB(203,154,34)

About this color

The Bluff within Certain Circling is a vivid, medium-dark orange tone, fixed at #cb9a22 in the RGB color space.

#cb9a22RGB(203, 154, 34)

HSL 43° · 71% 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
The Bluff within Certain Circling
HEX
#cb9a22
RGB
rgb(203,154,34)
RGB%
rgb(79.6%,60.4%,13.3%)
HSL
hsl(43,71%,46%)
HSV
hsv(43,83%,80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,83,20)
LAB
lab(66,8,64)
LCH
lch(66,64,83)
sRGB
(0.796,0.604,0.133)
HEX8
#cb9a22ff
CSS Name
Decimal
203154034

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
71%
Hue
43°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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