The Textured Brook off Working

#9c857b RGB(156,133,123)

About this color

The Textured Brook off Working occupies the medium, muted end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #9c857b — RGB(156, 133, 123).

#9c857bRGB(156, 133, 123)

HSL 18° · 14% saturation · 55% 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

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, saffron orange carries deep spiritual significance — the colour of renunciation and wisdom worn by monks across South and Southeast Asia.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Textured Brook off Working
HEX
#9c857b
RGB
rgb(156,133,123)
RGB%
rgb(61.2%,52.2%,48.2%)
HSL
hsl(18,14%,55%)
HSV
hsv(18,21%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,21,39)
LAB
lab(57,7,9)
LCH
lch(57,11,52)
sRGB
(0.612,0.522,0.482)
HEX8
#9c857bff
CSS Name
Decimal
156133123

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
14%
Hue
18°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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