Nomad
Also known as: Napa , Good Earth , Churchill Downs , Calico Rock
Nomad is a medium, muted orange that reads as warm and inviting. It earns its place in children's products and fitness brands. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.42:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Nomad color codes
- HEX
- #A19986
- RGB
- rgb(161, 153, 134)
- RGBA
- rgba(161, 153, 134, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(42, 13%, 58%)
- HSV
- hsv(42, 17%, 63%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 37%)
- LAB
- lab(63.5 0.6 11.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.4% 0.029 87.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 10.0
- RAL 7030: Stone grey #939388 · ΔE 5.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Nomad works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nomad
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Nomad by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.83:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.42:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Nomad background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nomad
Nomad with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nomad
Nomad triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pebble #9D9880 · ΔE 2.9
- Mohalla #A79B7E · ΔE 3.6
- Shiitake #A5988A · ΔE 4.1
- Lost Space #969389 · ΔE 4.5
- Lemongrass #999A86 · ΔE 4.7
- Quicksand #AC9884 · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nomad is closest to Silverfish .
FAQ
Nomad FAQs
What color is Nomad?
Nomad is a medium orange with the hex code #A19986. In HSL terms it has a hue of 42°, 13% saturation, and 58% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nomad?
The hex code for Nomad is #A19986. In RGB it's rgb(161, 153, 134), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 37%).
What colors go well with Nomad?
Nomad pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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