Über Umber
At first glance, Über Umber belongs to the orange family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 11.5 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#7B5838LRV
11.54
Über Umber's Color Strip
Über Umber is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 203 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 12, Navajo White is decisively the brighter choice.
Muslin reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 12), opening up a space where Über Umber encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 12, Harmonic Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 12, Navajo White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Leather Bound reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This deeply muted burnt orange carries the warmth of clay earth and aged terracotta, creating an intimate, grounded atmosphere perfect for libraries or cozy dens. Pair it with cream accents and warm wood tones to enhance its sophisticated, almost antiquarian character.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.