Full-bodied Brook throughout Steadying

#b2985c RGB(178,152,92)

About this color

Full-bodied Brook throughout Steadying carries its coordinates at #b2985c: a medium orange with moderate saturation.

#b2985cRGB(178, 152, 92)

HSL 42° · 36% saturation · 53% 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
Full-bodied Brook throughout Steadying
HEX
#b2985c
RGB
rgb(178,152,92)
RGB%
rgb(69.8%,59.6%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(42,36%,53%)
HSV
hsv(42,48%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,15,48,30)
LAB
lab(64,2,35)
LCH
lch(64,35,87)
sRGB
(0.698,0.596,0.361)
HEX8
#b2985cff
CSS Name
Decimal
178152092

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Color info

Lightness
53%
Saturation
36%
Hue
42°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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