The Brook for Ocherous Laboring

#b28f82 RGB(178,143,130)

About this color

The Brook for Ocherous Laboring carries its coordinates at #b28f82: a medium orange with muted saturation.

#b28f82RGB(178, 143, 130)

HSL 16° · 24% saturation · 60% lightness

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Psychology

Mid-toned orange evokes vitality, craftsmanship and warmth in equal measure.

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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, this medium orange is comfortable as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

For palette building, this orange finds its natural complement in blue and blue-violet. For warmer, earthier palettes, combine it with brown, sienna, and cream.

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Color formats

Name
The Brook for Ocherous Laboring
HEX
#b28f82
RGB
rgb(178,143,130)
RGB%
rgb(69.8%,56.1%,51%)
HSL
hsl(16,24%,60%)
HSV
hsv(16,27%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,20,27,30)
LAB
lab(62,11,12)
LCH
lch(62,16,47)
sRGB
(0.698,0.561,0.51)
HEX8
#b28f82ff
CSS Name
Decimal
178143130

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
24%
Hue
16°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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