The Well-worn Brook onto Tracing

#c68410 RGB(198,132,16)

About this color

The Well-worn Brook onto Tracing settles into a medium-dark orange territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #c68410, RGB(198, 132, 16).

#c68410RGB(198, 132, 16)

HSL 38° · 85% saturation · 42% 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

In design terms, a mid-toned orange like this handles 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

Looking at colour relationships, 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 Well-worn Brook onto Tracing
HEX
#c68410
RGB
rgb(198,132,16)
RGB%
rgb(77.6%,51.8%,6.3%)
HSL
hsl(38,85%,42%)
HSV
hsv(38,92%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,33,92,22)
LAB
lab(60,17,63)
LCH
lch(60,65,75)
sRGB
(0.776,0.518,0.063)
HEX8
#c68410ff
CSS Name
Decimal
198132016

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
85%
Hue
38°
Chroma
65
Temperature
WarmCool
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