When the Enduring Brook circa Buffering

#cc7138 RGB(204,113,56)

About this color

When the Enduring Brook circa Buffering carries its coordinates at #cc7138: a medium orange with vivid saturation.

#cc7138RGB(204, 113, 56)

HSL 23° · 59% saturation · 51% 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
When the Enduring Brook circa Buffering
HEX
#cc7138
RGB
rgb(204,113,56)
RGB%
rgb(80%,44.3%,22%)
HSL
hsl(23,59%,51%)
HSV
hsv(23,73%,80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,45,73,20)
LAB
lab(57,31,46)
LCH
lch(57,55,56)
sRGB
(0.8,0.443,0.22)
HEX8
#cc7138ff
CSS Name
Decimal
204113056

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
59%
Hue
23°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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