What the Bluff underneath Antique Curing

#dea959 RGB(222,169,89)

About this color

What the Bluff underneath Antique Curing settles into a medium orange territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #dea959, RGB(222, 169, 89).

#dea959RGB(222, 169, 89)

HSL 36° · 67% saturation · 61% 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
What the Bluff underneath Antique Curing
HEX
#dea959
RGB
rgb(222,169,89)
RGB%
rgb(87.1%,66.3%,34.9%)
HSL
hsl(36,67%,61%)
HSV
hsv(36,60%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,60,13)
LAB
lab(73,11,48)
LCH
lch(73,49,77)
sRGB
(0.871,0.663,0.349)
HEX8
#dea959ff
CSS Name
Decimal
222169089

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
67%
Hue
36°
Chroma
49
Temperature
WarmCool
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