Shipwreck
Also known as: Roscoe Village , Lunar Launch Site , Limbert Leather , Bedbox
As a medium take on brown, Shipwreck carries cozy and dependable energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, 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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Shipwreck
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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 Shipwreck 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 3.50:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.01:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Shipwreck background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Shipwreck
Shipwreck with its complement
Soft neighbors of Shipwreck
Shipwreck triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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