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Shipwreck

#968672

RGB 150, 134, 114 · HSL 33°, 15%, 52% · CMYK 0, 11, 24, 41

Shipwreck is #968672 in HEX — rgb(150, 134, 114), hsl(33°, 15%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 24%, 41%).

Shipwreck pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 15%, 52%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#968672

RGB150, 134, 114

HSL33°, 15%, 52%

HSV33°, 24%, 59%

CMYK0, 11, 24, 41

Decimal9864818

CSS RGBrgb(150, 134, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 15%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shipwreck S14C5

Exact match

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 0.8 · #988874

Benjamin Moore

Taupe CSP-260

ΔE 1 · #95846F

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 1.3 · #998976

Valspar

Riverbed's Edge 3008-9B

ΔE 1.3 · #988771

Behr

Bristol Beige HDC-AC-14

ΔE 1.5 · #948371

Sherwin-Williams

Curio Gray SW0024

ΔE 1.7 · #988977

Vista Paint

Tropical Tan K-938

ΔE 2.8 · #998C7A

PPG

Roasted Chestnut 15-30

ΔE 3.4 · #9D8C7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Milkweed historic-milkweed

ΔE 3.5 · #8C7F69

Dunn-Edwards

Barrel Stove DE6216

ΔE 3.7 · #8E7E67

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.7 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 6.1 · #9D947B

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 6.6 · #898176

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 6.6 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.7 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#968672

#728397

Analogous

#977472

#968672

#959772

Triadic

#968672

#729786

#867297

Split-Complementary

#968672

#729597

#747297

Tetradic

#968672

#729774

#728397

#977295

Monochromatic

#413930

#6D6050

#968672

#B7AC9E

#D8D2CA

Rectangle

#968672

#839772

#728397

#867297

Compound

#968672

#959772

#728397

#747297

Variations

Lighter

#AC9F8E

#BFB6AC

#D9D5D0

Darker

#7B6C59

#554A3D

#322B23

Saturation

#8A857F

#978672

#CB8C3E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.53:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.95:1

Deuteranopia

#968672

#908A72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#968672

#898975

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#968672

#978386

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shipwreck reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B09171

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#968672

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9D9695

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#556E8D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #968672;

CSS — background

background-color: #968672;

CSS Variable

--color-shipwreck: #968672;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shipwreck': '#968672' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#968672] text-[#968672]

SCSS

$shipwreck: #968672;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #968672?

#968672 is Shipwreck, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #968672 warm or cool?

Shipwreck reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shipwreck?

Shipwreck works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Shipwreck?

Shipwreck pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Shipwreck?

You can download Shipwreck on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Shipwreck?

The hex code is #968672. In RGB it's 150, 134, 114, and in HSL it's 33°, 15%, 52%.

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