The Distant Brook onto Spanning

#9e6900 RGB(158,105,0)

About this color

The Distant Brook onto Spanning occupies the dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #9e6900 — RGB(158, 105, 0).

#9e6900RGB(158, 105, 0)

HSL 40° · 100% saturation · 31% 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

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

Practically speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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 Distant Brook onto Spanning
HEX
#9e6900
RGB
rgb(158,105,0)
RGB%
rgb(62%,41.2%,0%)
HSL
hsl(40,100%,31%)
HSV
hsv(40,100%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,34,100,38)
LAB
lab(49,14,56)
LCH
lch(49,58,76)
sRGB
(0.62,0.412,0)
HEX8
#9e6900ff
CSS Name
Decimal
158105000

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
100%
Hue
40°
Chroma
58
Temperature
WarmCool
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