Sombrero
Also known as: Free Wheeling , Postmodern Mauve , Trusty Tan , Bidwell Brown
There is a friendly and enthusiastic quality to Sombrero. The gentle, warm orange at #B39C8C rewards children's products and fitness brands. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 8.05:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Sombrero color codes
- HEX
- #B39C8C
- RGB
- rgb(179, 156, 140)
- RGBA
- rgba(179, 156, 140, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 20%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 22%, 70%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 22%, 30%)
- LAB
- lab(66.1 6.9 11.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.9% 0.036 56.9)
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: tan #D2B48C · ΔE 10.6
- RAL 1019: Grey beige #A48F7A · ΔE 5.2 · 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 Sombrero 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 Sombrero
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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 Sombrero 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 2.61:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.05:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sombrero background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sombrero
Sombrero with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sombrero
Sombrero triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hickory #B7A28E · ΔE 2.8
- Quicksand #AC9884 · ΔE 3.1
- Sesame #BAA38B · ΔE 4.0
- Cocoloco #AA8F7A · ΔE 4.5
- Saddle Up #AB927A · ΔE 4.5
- Shiitake #A5988A · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sombrero is closest to Grauzone .
FAQ
Sombrero FAQs
What color is Sombrero?
Sombrero is a medium orange with the hex code #B39C8C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 20% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sombrero?
The hex code for Sombrero is #B39C8C. In RGB it's rgb(179, 156, 140), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 22%, 30%).
What colors go well with Sombrero?
Sombrero 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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