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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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Best text color on a Shipwreck background: #000000

Palettes featuring Shipwreck

Shipwreck with its complement

Soft neighbors of Shipwreck

Shipwreck triad

Similar colors

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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