When Forthright Bay until Drawing

#a34d2e RGB(163,77,46)

About this color

When Forthright Bay until Drawing occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #a34d2e — RGB(163, 77, 46).

#a34d2eRGB(163, 77, 46)

HSL 16° · 56% saturation · 41% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Forthright Bay until Drawing
HEX
#a34d2e
RGB
rgb(163,77,46)
RGB%
rgb(63.9%,30.2%,18%)
HSL
hsl(16,56%,41%)
HSV
hsv(16,72%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,53,72,36)
LAB
lab(43,33,35)
LCH
lch(43,48,47)
sRGB
(0.639,0.302,0.18)
HEX8
#a34d2eff
CSS Name
Decimal
163077046

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
56%
Hue
16°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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