Untroubled Brook down the Keeping

#6f4a2a RGB(111,74,42)

About this color

Untroubled Brook down the Keeping reads as dark and moderate — a orange tone recorded at #6f4a2a, RGB(111, 74, 42).

#6f4a2aRGB(111, 74, 42)

HSL 28° · 45% saturation · 30% 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

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
Untroubled Brook down the Keeping
HEX
#6f4a2a
RGB
rgb(111,74,42)
RGB%
rgb(43.5%,29%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(28,45%,30%)
HSV
hsv(28,62%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,33,62,56)
LAB
lab(35,12,25)
LCH
lch(35,28,64)
sRGB
(0.435,0.29,0.165)
HEX8
#6f4a2aff
CSS Name
Decimal
111074042

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
45%
Hue
28°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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