The Bluff throughout Unhurried Curing

#df7b12 RGB(223,123,18)

About this color

The Bluff throughout Unhurried Curing occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #df7b12 — RGB(223, 123, 18).

#df7b12RGB(223, 123, 18)

HSL 31° · 85% saturation · 47% lightness

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Psychology

Orange is the colour of creativity and enthusiasm — stimulating without the urgency of red.

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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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful 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

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this orange with deep teal for bold contrast, or with warm sand and burnt umber for a palette that feels natural and grounded.

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Color formats

Name
The Bluff throughout Unhurried Curing
HEX
#df7b12
RGB
rgb(223,123,18)
RGB%
rgb(87.5%,48.2%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(31,85%,47%)
HSV
hsv(31,92%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,45,92,13)
LAB
lab(62,33,65)
LCH
lch(62,73,63)
sRGB
(0.875,0.482,0.071)
HEX8
#df7b12ff
CSS Name
Decimal
223123018

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
85%
Hue
31°
Chroma
73
Temperature
WarmCool
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