The True Bluff after Bracing

#de762b RGB(222,118,43)

About this color

The True Bluff after Bracing settles into a medium orange territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #de762b, RGB(222, 118, 43).

#de762bRGB(222, 118, 43)

HSL 25° · 73% saturation · 52% 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 formats

Name
The True Bluff after Bracing
HEX
#de762b
RGB
rgb(222,118,43)
RGB%
rgb(87.1%,46.3%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(25,73%,52%)
HSV
hsv(25,81%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,47,81,13)
LAB
lab(60,36,56)
LCH
lch(60,67,57)
sRGB
(0.871,0.463,0.169)
HEX8
#de762bff
CSS Name
Decimal
222118043

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
73%
Hue
25°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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