Shipwreck
Also known as: Roscoe Village, Lunar Launch Site, Limbert Leather, Bedbox
A gentle brown with a cozy and dependable character, Shipwreck works beautifully for coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.01:1 on black clears AA.
Shipwreck color codes
- HEX
- #968772
- RGB
- rgb(150, 135, 114)
- RGBA
- rgba(150, 135, 114, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(35, 15%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(35, 24%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(57.2 3.3 13.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.1% 0.035 76.2)
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: gray#808080 · ΔE 11.0
- RAL 1035 — Pearl beige#908370 · ΔE 1.8 · 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 Shipwreck 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: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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 Shipwreck
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Shipwreck 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 3.50:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.01:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Shipwreck background: #000000
Palettes featuring Shipwreck
Shipwreck with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shipwreck
Shipwreck triad
Similar colors
- Teakwood#8D7E6D · ΔE 3.6
- Wet Taupe#907E6C · ΔE 3.8
- Gazelle#947E68 · ΔE 4.3
- Home Brew#897B66 · ΔE 4.6
- Antique#8B846D · ΔE 4.9
- Wilderness#8F886C · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Shipwreck is closest to Sea Lion.
Shipwreck FAQs
What color is Shipwreck?
Shipwreck is a medium brown with the hex code #968772. In HSL terms it has a hue of 35°, 15% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Shipwreck?
The hex code for Shipwreck is #968772. In RGB it's rgb(150, 135, 114), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 41%).
What colors go well with Shipwreck?
Shipwreck 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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