The Brook Inside Soft Tending

#be8b6d RGB(190,139,109)

About this color

The Brook Inside Soft Tending carries its coordinates at #be8b6d: a medium orange with moderate saturation.

#be8b6dRGB(190, 139, 109)

HSL 22° · 38% saturation · 59% 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
The Brook Inside Soft Tending
HEX
#be8b6d
RGB
rgb(190,139,109)
RGB%
rgb(74.5%,54.5%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(22,38%,59%)
HSV
hsv(22,43%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,27,43,25)
LAB
lab(62,16,24)
LCH
lch(62,29,56)
sRGB
(0.745,0.545,0.427)
HEX8
#be8b6dff
CSS Name
Decimal
190139109

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
38%
Hue
22°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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