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Thomas Smith Palette 2

Nocturnal Umber
Nocturnal Night-register palette - very low values, the world after dark.
Umber Dark earthy brown - raw or burnt umber, a foundational old-master earth pigment.
Thomas Smith Palette 2 - Nocturnal Umber

Color Composition

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Colors
#1A0F0C
18.20%
#3B2516
13.50%
#583316
11.30%
#291A13
11.00%
#6C4C1E
10.50%
#60502E
9.40%
#4C361E
9.10%
#806C48
7.40%
#9E7339
5.50%
#AA8D65
4.10%

Palette Analysis

The value structure of Thomas Smith is mid-key: quiet, controlled, and cohesive. Thomas Smith orchestrates warmth above all else - reds, ambers, and siennas take the lead. All colours lean toward grey, building depth through value rather than colour punch. #9E7339 delivers the chromatic peak at only 5.5% - a small shot of colour with outsized visual impact. The value range of 48 units sits in the comfortable middle: enough depth, enough light, neither extreme. In the context of Thomas Smith's full range of palettes, group 2 represents one movement in an ongoing chromatic dialogue.

Example use cases

  • film & entertainment
  • fine dining
  • spirits branding
  • menswear
  • theater design

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