Umber

HEX: #635147 | Modern Palette

On White
7.50:1
PASS
On Black
2.80:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#635147
RGB
99, 81, 71
HSL
21°, 28% ,38%
CMYK
0, 18.18, 28.28, 61.18

About Umber

Umber (#635147) is a color with RGB(99, 81, 71) and HSL(21.43°, 28.28%, 38.82%). It is commonly associated with Earthy moods. In design, it fits Muted, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Border, Print. Its complementary color is #475963, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #476351 and #514763. The name comes from ombre (French).

  • HEX: #635147
  • RGB: 99, 81, 71
  • HSL: 21.43°, 28.28%, 38.82%
  • Mood: Earthy
  • Style: Muted, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Border, Print
  • Complementary color: #475963
  • Triadic colors: #476351, #514763
  • The name comes from ombre (French).

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Color Palettes

Umber #635147 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Umber #635147 pairs with #475963 as its complementary color, and #476351 and #514763 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Umber #635147 moves from dark #0F0C0B tones through the base color to lighter #F4F2F0 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Earthy
Style
Muted Warm
Use case
Text Border Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #575746
Protanopia #535347
Tritanopia #645050
Achromatopsia #555555

Frequently Asked Questions

Umber (#635147) is a color with RGB(99, 81, 71) and HSL(21.43°, 28.28%, 38.82%).

#635147 pairs strongly with #475963 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#635147 is suitable for Text, Border, Print and works well with Muted, Warm styles.

#635147 is commonly associated with Earthy.

The name Umber is linked to ombre from French, meaning shadow, shade.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word ombre
Meaning shadow, shade
Language French
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The word "umber" for the pigment comes from the Italian 'terra d'ombra', meaning 'earth of shadow' or 'shadow earth', referring to the dark, earthy color and its original source region, Umbria, Italy. It entered English through French 'ombre'. The pigment itself is a natural earth pigment containing iron oxide and manganese oxide, giving it its characteristic brownish hue. It has been used since prehistoric times, found in cave paintings, and was widely used by Renaissance artists.

First Recorded Use

15th century

Cultural Associations

Umber pigments, particularly raw umber and burnt umber, have been fundamental to art across many cultures and periods. Raw umber is a greenish-brown, while burnt umber is a richer, reddish-brown created by heating raw umber. They are valued for their permanence, quick drying time, and versatility in creating shadows, flesh tones, and landscapes. In a broader sense, 'umber' can evoke a sense of earthiness, warmth, and natural depth.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #635147;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #635147;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #635147;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #635147,
        #476B7F
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #635147,
        #476B7F
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$umber: #635147;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$umber-r: 99;
$umber-g: 81;
$umber-b: 71;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $umber;
    color: rgba($umber-r, $umber-g, $umber-b, 0.8);
}