When Methodical Bluff beside Turning

#6b5133 RGB(107,81,51)

About this color

When Methodical Bluff beside Turning presents itself as a dark, moderate orange shade, sitting at #6b5133 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#6b5133RGB(107, 81, 51)

HSL 32° · 35% saturation · 31% lightness

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Psychology

Dark oranges recall autumn leaves, aged wood, and the glow of embers — earthy, grounded, hospitable.

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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 practical terms, a dark orange like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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
When Methodical Bluff beside Turning
HEX
#6b5133
RGB
rgb(107,81,51)
RGB%
rgb(42%,31.8%,20%)
HSL
hsl(32,35%,31%)
HSV
hsv(32,52%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,24,52,58)
LAB
lab(36,7,22)
LCH
lch(36,23,72)
sRGB
(0.42,0.318,0.2)
HEX8
#6b5133ff
CSS Name
Decimal
107081051

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
35%
Hue
32°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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