Grounded Brook behind Setting

#6c5836 RGB(108,88,54)

About this color

Grounded Brook behind Setting presents itself as a dark, moderate orange shade, sitting at #6c5836 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#6c5836RGB(108, 88, 54)

HSL 38° · 33% saturation · 32% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Grounded Brook behind Setting
HEX
#6c5836
RGB
rgb(108,88,54)
RGB%
rgb(42.4%,34.5%,21.2%)
HSL
hsl(38,33%,32%)
HSV
hsv(38,50%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,19,50,58)
LAB
lab(39,3,23)
LCH
lch(39,23,83)
sRGB
(0.424,0.345,0.212)
HEX8
#6c5836ff
CSS Name
Decimal
108088054

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
33%
Hue
38°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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