When Frank Border beneath Anchoring

#a1683e RGB(161,104,62)

About this color

When Frank Border beneath Anchoring reads as medium-dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #a1683e, RGB(161, 104, 62).

#a1683eRGB(161, 104, 62)

HSL 25° · 44% saturation · 44% 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

At medium lightness, this orange is flexible enough to serve 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

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 Frank Border beneath Anchoring
HEX
#a1683e
RGB
rgb(161,104,62)
RGB%
rgb(63.1%,40.8%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(25,44%,44%)
HSV
hsv(25,61%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,35,61,37)
LAB
lab(49,19,33)
LCH
lch(49,38,60)
sRGB
(0.631,0.408,0.243)
HEX8
#a1683eff
CSS Name
Decimal
161104062

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
44%
Hue
25°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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