Woven Brook over the Layering

#746d61 RGB(116,109,97)

About this color

Woven Brook over the Layering occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #746d61 — RGB(116, 109, 97).

#746d61RGB(116, 109, 97)

HSL 38° · 9% saturation · 42% 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 formats

Name
Woven Brook over the Layering
HEX
#746d61
RGB
rgb(116,109,97)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,42.7%,38%)
HSL
hsl(38,9%,42%)
HSV
hsv(38,16%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,6,16,55)
LAB
lab(46,1,8)
LCH
lch(46,8,83)
sRGB
(0.455,0.427,0.38)
HEX8
#746d61ff
CSS Name
Decimal
116109097

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
9%
Hue
38°
Chroma
8
Temperature
WarmCool
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