Temperate Arch with Steadying

#f2bf4c RGB(242,191,76)

About this color

Temperate Arch with Steadying settles into a medium orange territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #f2bf4c, RGB(242, 191, 76).

#f2bf4cRGB(242, 191, 76)

HSL 42° · 86% saturation · 62% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Temperate Arch with Steadying
HEX
#f2bf4c
RGB
rgb(242,191,76)
RGB%
rgb(94.9%,74.9%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(42,86%,62%)
HSV
hsv(42,69%,95%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,21,69,5)
LAB
lab(80,7,63)
LCH
lch(80,63,84)
sRGB
(0.949,0.749,0.298)
HEX8
#f2bf4cff
CSS Name
Decimal
242191076

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
86%
Hue
42°
Chroma
63
Temperature
WarmCool
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