The Temperate Brook with Toiling

#775c3b RGB(119,92,59)

About this color

The Temperate Brook with Toiling occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #775c3b — RGB(119, 92, 59).

#775c3bRGB(119, 92, 59)

HSL 33° · 34% saturation · 35% 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

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home 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

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
The Temperate Brook with Toiling
HEX
#775c3b
RGB
rgb(119,92,59)
RGB%
rgb(46.7%,36.1%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(33,34%,35%)
HSV
hsv(33,50%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,23,50,53)
LAB
lab(41,7,23)
LCH
lch(41,24,73)
sRGB
(0.467,0.361,0.231)
HEX8
#775c3bff
CSS Name
Decimal
119092059

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
34%
Hue
33°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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