Thick Brook for the Extending

#de5e2a RGB(222,94,42)

About this color

Thick Brook for the Extending settles into a medium orange territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #de5e2a, RGB(222, 94, 42).

#de5e2aRGB(222, 94, 42)

HSL 17° · 73% saturation · 52% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Thick Brook for the Extending
HEX
#de5e2a
RGB
rgb(222,94,42)
RGB%
rgb(87.1%,36.9%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(17,73%,52%)
HSV
hsv(17,81%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,58,81,13)
LAB
lab(56,47,52)
LCH
lch(56,70,48)
sRGB
(0.871,0.369,0.165)
HEX8
#de5e2aff
CSS Name
Decimal
222094042

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
73%
Hue
17°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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