When Known Brook beside Forging

#e1520e RGB(225,82,14)

About this color

When Known Brook beside Forging settles into a medium-dark orange territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #e1520e, RGB(225, 82, 14).

#e1520eRGB(225, 82, 14)

HSL 19° · 88% saturation · 47% 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
When Known Brook beside Forging
HEX
#e1520e
RGB
rgb(225,82,14)
RGB%
rgb(88.2%,32.2%,5.5%)
HSL
hsl(19,88%,47%)
HSV
hsv(19,94%,88%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,64,94,12)
LAB
lab(54,53,61)
LCH
lch(54,81,49)
sRGB
(0.882,0.322,0.055)
HEX8
#e1520eff
CSS Name
Decimal
225082014

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
88%
Hue
19°
Chroma
81
Temperature
WarmCool
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