When Well-worn Brook from Hedging

#c48d03 RGB(196,141,3)

About this color

When Well-worn Brook from Hedging occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #c48d03 — RGB(196, 141, 3).

#c48d03RGB(196, 141, 3)

HSL 43° · 97% saturation · 39% 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
When Well-worn Brook from Hedging
HEX
#c48d03
RGB
rgb(196,141,3)
RGB%
rgb(76.9%,55.3%,1.2%)
HSL
hsl(43,97%,39%)
HSV
hsv(43,98%,77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,28,98,23)
LAB
lab(62,11,67)
LCH
lch(62,68,81)
sRGB
(0.769,0.553,0.012)
HEX8
#c48d03ff
CSS Name
Decimal
196141003

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
97%
Hue
43°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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