When the Intact Basin from Embedding

#e79418 RGB(231,148,24)

About this color

When the Intact Basin from Embedding is a intense, medium orange tone, fixed at #e79418 in the RGB color space.

#e79418RGB(231, 148, 24)

HSL 36° · 81% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Intact Basin from Embedding
HEX
#e79418
RGB
rgb(231,148,24)
RGB%
rgb(90.6%,58%,9.4%)
HSL
hsl(36,81%,50%)
HSV
hsv(36,90%,91%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,36,90,9)
LAB
lab(68,23,69)
LCH
lch(68,73,72)
sRGB
(0.906,0.58,0.094)
HEX8
#e79418ff
CSS Name
Decimal
231148024

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
81%
Hue
36°
Chroma
73
Temperature
WarmCool
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