The Brook via Forthright Measuring

#6d5a4d RGB(109,90,77)

About this color

The Brook via Forthright Measuring presents itself as a medium-dark, muted orange shade, sitting at #6d5a4d in the 24-bit RGB space.

#6d5a4dRGB(109, 90, 77)

HSL 24° · 17% 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

In practical terms, a medium-dark orange like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
The Brook via Forthright Measuring
HEX
#6d5a4d
RGB
rgb(109,90,77)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,35.3%,30.2%)
HSL
hsl(24,17%,36%)
HSV
hsv(24,29%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,17,29,57)
LAB
lab(40,6,10)
LCH
lch(40,12,59)
sRGB
(0.427,0.353,0.302)
HEX8
#6d5a4dff
CSS Name
Decimal
109090077

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
17%
Hue
24°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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