The colour "umbria" is a warm, earthy shade that exudes naturalness and elegance. This colour was often used in ancient Roman painting and architecture, contributing to the intimate and authentic atmosphere of the space. The name is originally associated with the Umbria region of Italy, famous for its rich soil types and wide range of vibrant colours. Umbrian colour is ideal for interior design, especially in rooms where calm and warmth are desired.
In the world of decoration and art, umber is a popular choice because it combines well with other natural colours such as Green, the ochre or the deep browns. This versatile shade is perfect for country-style interiors, but also works well in modern minimal design. Materials and textures such as wood, linen or ceramics harmonise particularly well with Umbria, further emphasising its natural and relaxed aesthetic.
Umbria colour RGB and HEX colour codes
Umbria is a deep, earthy brown shade inspired in particular by the natural beauty of the Italian region of Umbria. The RGB colour code is (88, 69, 46) and the HEX colour code is #58452E.
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| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#8C6057 |
| RGB |
rgb(140, 96, 87) |
| HSL |
hsl(10, 23%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsb(10, 38%, 55%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0, 31, 38, 45) |
| Contrasting colour |
#578C83 |
| Complementary colour |
#57828C |
Dark and light shades of Umbria
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Dark shades
Light shades
Umbria's complementary colour palettes
Umbria is a stunningly rich and deep shade that looks beautiful in many different combinations. Below we present an umbria colour palette, with different colour combinations including complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes. These palettes can help give you inspiration for your projects.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of umbria?
Umbria is a deep, medium brown shade that can have reddish or yellowish tones. It is often used in painting and decoration because it gives a natural and earthy look to surfaces.
What determines the colour of umbria?
The colour of umber depends mainly on the composition and concentration of the pigments. Umbria is a natural earth dye containing iron oxide and manganese oxide. Umbria from different areas can have different shades of colour depending on the minerals and impurities present in the soil of the source. Umbria can vary in colour from yellowish-brown to reddish-brown. The burnt umbria colour produces a darker, deeper brownish-reddish hue.
How is the umbria colour colour mixing possible?
The colour umber, also known as umber, is typically a warm, earthy shade often used in art and design. To create umber, mix brown and red paint, then add a little black to darken and deepen the shade. If you want a lighter umber colour, mix in some yellow or white. This colour is often used to create natural landscapes, architectural details and classic artwork.
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