The Arch behind Forthright Bordering

#a18e7d RGB(161,142,125)

About this color

The Arch behind Forthright Bordering is rendered by screens as RGB(161, 142, 125) — a medium, muted orange hue.

#a18e7dRGB(161, 142, 125)

HSL 28° · 16% saturation · 56% 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 Arch behind Forthright Bordering
HEX
#a18e7d
RGB
rgb(161,142,125)
RGB%
rgb(63.1%,55.7%,49%)
HSL
hsl(28,16%,56%)
HSV
hsv(28,22%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,12,22,37)
LAB
lab(60,4,12)
LCH
lch(60,13,72)
sRGB
(0.631,0.557,0.49)
HEX8
#a18e7dff
CSS Name
Decimal
161142125

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
16%
Hue
28°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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