Forthright Brook off the Clearing

#8d542a RGB(141,84,42)

About this color

Forthright Brook off the Clearing occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the orange spectrum, defined by its coordinates #8d542a — RGB(141, 84, 42).

#8d542aRGB(141, 84, 42)

HSL 25° · 54% saturation · 36% lightness

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Psychology

Dark oranges recall autumn leaves, aged wood, and the glow of embers — earthy, grounded, hospitable.

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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 speaking, this deep orange is most at home as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this orange with deep teal for bold contrast, or with warm sand and burnt umber for a palette that feels natural and grounded.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Forthright Brook off the Clearing
HEX
#8d542a
RGB
rgb(141,84,42)
RGB%
rgb(55.3%,32.9%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(25,54%,36%)
HSV
hsv(25,70%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,40,70,45)
LAB
lab(41,20,34)
LCH
lch(41,39,60)
sRGB
(0.553,0.329,0.165)
HEX8
#8d542aff
CSS Name
Decimal
141084042

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
54%
Hue
25°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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