Methodical Brook in the Weaving

#dfab2a RGB(223,171,42)

About this color

Methodical Brook in the Weaving settles into a medium orange territory with a vivid quality that feels warm — captured at #dfab2a, RGB(223, 171, 42).

#dfab2aRGB(223, 171, 42)

HSL 43° · 74% 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 formats

Name
Methodical Brook in the Weaving
HEX
#dfab2a
RGB
rgb(223,171,42)
RGB%
rgb(87.5%,67.1%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(43,74%,52%)
HSV
hsv(43,81%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,23,81,13)
LAB
lab(73,8,68)
LCH
lch(73,68,83)
sRGB
(0.875,0.671,0.165)
HEX8
#dfab2aff
CSS Name
Decimal
223171042

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
74%
Hue
43°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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