The Certain Brook among Echoing

#886f2b RGB(136,111,43)

About this color

The Certain Brook among Echoing occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #886f2b — RGB(136, 111, 43).

#886f2bRGB(136, 111, 43)

HSL 44° · 52% 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 formats

Name
The Certain Brook among Echoing
HEX
#886f2b
RGB
rgb(136,111,43)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,43.5%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(44,52%,35%)
HSV
hsv(44,68%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,18,68,47)
LAB
lab(48,2,40)
LCH
lch(48,40,87)
sRGB
(0.533,0.435,0.169)
HEX8
#886f2bff
CSS Name
Decimal
136111043

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
52%
Hue
44°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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