When Timeworn Basin circa Extending

#c4a163 RGB(196,161,99)

About this color

When Timeworn Basin circa Extending carries its coordinates at #c4a163: a medium orange with moderate saturation.

#c4a163RGB(196, 161, 99)

HSL 38° · 45% saturation · 58% 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 formats

Name
When Timeworn Basin circa Extending
HEX
#c4a163
RGB
rgb(196,161,99)
RGB%
rgb(76.9%,63.1%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(38,45%,58%)
HSV
hsv(38,49%,77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,18,49,23)
LAB
lab(68,5,37)
LCH
lch(68,37,82)
sRGB
(0.769,0.631,0.388)
HEX8
#c4a163ff
CSS Name
Decimal
196161099

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
45%
Hue
38°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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