The Brook without Measured Kindling

#8f4f32 RGB(143,79,50)

About this color

The Brook without Measured Kindling is rendered by screens as RGB(143, 79, 50) — a medium-dark, moderate orange hue.

#8f4f32RGB(143, 79, 50)

HSL 19° · 48% saturation · 38% 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 Brook without Measured Kindling
HEX
#8f4f32
RGB
rgb(143,79,50)
RGB%
rgb(56.1%,31%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(19,48%,38%)
HSV
hsv(19,65%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,45,65,44)
LAB
lab(41,24,29)
LCH
lch(41,38,50)
sRGB
(0.561,0.31,0.196)
HEX8
#8f4f32ff
CSS Name
Decimal
143079050

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
48%
Hue
19°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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