Shiitake
Also known as: Studio Taupe , Tuffet , Sorrel Felt , Warm Waterlogged Lab Coat
A muted orange with a warm and inviting character, Shiitake works well 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.
Reference
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)
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 orange 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 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, 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 Shiitake
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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 Shiitake 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 2.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.46:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Shiitake background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Shiitake
Shiitake with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shiitake
Shiitake triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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