Shiitake
Also known as: Studio Taupe, Tuffet, Sorrel Felt, Warm Waterlogged Lab Coat
Shiitake is what happens when orange turns medium and muted. The effect is warm and inviting, made for friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.46:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Shiitake color codes
- HEX
- #A5988A
- RGB
- rgb(165, 152, 138)
- RGBA
- rgba(165, 152, 138, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(31, 13%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(31, 16%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 16%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(63.7 3.2 9.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.7% 0.025 69.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 9.2
- RAL 1019 — Grey beige#A48F7A · ΔE 4.5 · 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 Shiitake 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 Shiitake
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Shiitake 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 2.82:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.46:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Shiitake background: #000000
Palettes featuring Shiitake
Shiitake with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shiitake
Shiitake triad
Similar colors
- Quicksand#AC9884 · ΔE 3.2
- Nomad#A19986 · ΔE 4.1
- Sombrero#B39C8C · ΔE 4.7
- Hickory#B7A28E · ΔE 4.9
- Lost Space#969389 · ΔE 5.4
- Incense#AF9A7E · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shiitake is closest to Blank Stare.
Shiitake FAQs
What color is Shiitake?
Shiitake is a medium orange with the hex code #A5988A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 31°, 13% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Shiitake?
The hex code for Shiitake is #A5988A. In RGB it's rgb(165, 152, 138), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 16%, 35%).
What colors go well with Shiitake?
Shiitake pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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