The Bluff past Forthright Filling

#dc8622 RGB(220,134,34)

About this color

The Bluff past Forthright Filling is a vivid, medium orange tone, fixed at #dc8622 in the RGB color space.

#dc8622RGB(220, 134, 34)

HSL 32° · 73% saturation · 50% 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 Bluff past Forthright Filling
HEX
#dc8622
RGB
rgb(220,134,34)
RGB%
rgb(86.3%,52.5%,13.3%)
HSL
hsl(32,73%,50%)
HSV
hsv(32,85%,86%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,39,85,14)
LAB
lab(64,26,62)
LCH
lch(64,67,67)
sRGB
(0.863,0.525,0.133)
HEX8
#dc8622ff
CSS Name
Decimal
220134034

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
73%
Hue
32°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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