Inspiration in the color umber.

How to use the color umber.

Umber

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Information about umber color.

The umber HEX code picker is #635147. This is the classic dark brown warmed ever so slightly by red.

The color umber can be achieved in a RGB space with 99 red, 81 green, and 71 blue. Umber color can be achieved in a CMYK color space with 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 28% yellow, and 61% black.

Umber color as an alternative to black.

The color umber was famously used by artists of the Renaissance to make shadowy hues of other colors. Umber is compatible with all other pigments, which makes it ideal for mixing. Umber color alone can also be used as an alternative to black. In Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, the shadow on the wall behind the figure is warm umber instead of desolate black.

Raw umber color versus burnt umber.

The color umber is sometimes so dark that it’s mistaken for black. This shade of umber color is based on what natural umber becomes when heated. This hue is sometimes called “burnt umber.” When mined, raw umber is a little lighter and has a near-green undertone instead of the red connected with umber color.

Combine umber with other colors.

Umber color can work with light neutrals to create a stunning contrast. The subtle warmth of the color umber means it pairs best with warmer neutrals like ivory, cream, and tan. Set umber color next to greens for a natural flair. Combined with other earthy red-browns like sienna, the color umber shows its warmer side. Because the color umber is a dark shade, it’s best as an accent color.

Umber color in fashion.

The earthy hue of umber color works well in warm fashion statements. This includes pairing the color umber with warm colors like red and peach, or using umber color in garments designed for winter weather. Umber color is a classic autumnal hue and can be paired with white and black for an elegant look in winter, too.