Nomad
Also known as: Napa, Good Earth, Churchill Downs, Calico Rock
Nomad is a medium, muted orange that reads as warm and inviting. It shines 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Nomad
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.83:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.42:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Nomad background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nomad
Nomad with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nomad
Nomad triad
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.
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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