The Hermès Color Bible: Definitive Collector’s Guide to Iconic & Rare Shades
Explore Hermès colors with accurate swatches (incl. exotic finishes), rarity tiers, demand ratings, and collector notes—curated by JaneFinds.
The JaneFinds Hermès Color Encyclopedia — Wide Square Swatches
Large, visible swatches with square corners and contrast borders. Everything left‑aligned. HEX values are embedded but hidden. Rarity shows ♦ (1–5) and demand ● (1–5).
Whites & Neutrals
Blanc
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Pure white; striking with PHW and GHW across Togo, Epsom, Swift.
#fdfdfc
Craie
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Warm chalk neutral; favorite for Kelly Sellier and Constance.
#f4f3ed
Nata
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Cream‑vanilla between Blanc and Craie; photographs beautifully.
#f1e9dc
Parchemin / Parchment
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Historic parchment beige; elegant in Box and Croc.
#efe7d4
Beige Ivoire
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Ivory‑leaning neutral; soft contrast with GHW.
#fbf6ea
Vanille
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Creamy pale neutral; short seasonal runs.
#efe6d7
Greys
Gris Perle
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Pearl grey; refined neutral, timeless in Box/Kelly Sellier.
#d9d9d6
Gris Mouette
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Cool “seagull” grey; mid‑2010s superstar.
#bfc3c2
Etain
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Tin; deeper neutral with slight brown undertone.
#9a9a9a
Graphite
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Near‑black grey; sleek alternative to Noir.
#707070
Gris Neve
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Snow grey; reads off‑white in bright light.
#e8e8e6
Gris Asphalt / Asphalte
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Road‑grey midtone; chic with PHW.
#b1b1b1
Béton
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
“Concrete” off‑white grey; minimalist favorite.
#e1e1dd
Browns & Beiges
Gold
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Signature caramel; forever classic in Togo/Barenia.
#7a3e1c
Ebène
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●
Dark chocolate; timeless in Box and Togo.
#3b2719
Marron Foncé
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Coffee brown; stately in Kelly Sellier.
#52331f
Barenia Natural
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Saddle leather; beloved patina.
#c8a98b
Etoupe (Taupe)
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Taupe icon with white contrast stitching.
#d7c3a2
Trench
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Classic beige; wardrobe chameleon.
#e2ccae
Sesame
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Soft tan; pairs beautifully with brushed PHW.
#d9c2a3
Cognac
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Warm spirit‑inspired brown; vintage vibe.
#b07b4a
Miel / Honey
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Honeyed mid‑brown; luminous with GHW.
#ac7a3e
Blues (Extended)
Bleu Électrique
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Vivid cobalt; modern signature for B/K 25–30.
#1e2f97
Bleu Saphir
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Jewel‑tone deep blue; spectacular in Croc.
#2c3e91
Bleu Marine
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●
Classic navy; boardroom‑ready.
#0e2a47
Bleu Nuit
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Inky night; elegant alternative to Noir.
#111b2a
Bleu Encre
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
“Ink blue”; sophisticated, slightly muted.
#234a6f
Bleu Paon
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Peacock blue‑green; lively statement.
#017c8c
Bleu Azur / Lagoon
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Tropical aqua; summer favorite.
#00a4a6
Bleu Jean
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●
Washed denim; year‑round casual luxe.
#6aa6c8
Bleu Lin / Pale
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Airy powder blue; rare in Epsom.
#9ec3d2
Mykonos
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Vibrant island blue; summer capsule hero.
#246bce
Bleu Roi / Royal
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Regal royal blue; best with PHW.
#15559a
Greens (Extended)
Vert Cypress
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Forest neutral; elegant anchor color.
#0f8a5f
Vert Rousseau
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Moody evergreen; quietly luxe.
#2c6e49
Vert Foncé
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Classic dark green; vintage Kelly favorite.
#1c6b2f
Vert Criquet
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Cricket green pastel; rare and charming.
#79b473
Menthe (Pastel)
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Pale mint; short production runs.
#9ad0b2
Malachite
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Gemstone green; saturated and rich.
#13a96b
Vert Amande
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Almond green; understated luxury.
#7fb069
Vert Olive
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Olive drab; utilitarian‑chic.
#8ea87e
Celadon (Green)
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Porcelain‑inspired pale jade.
#b2d3be
Yellows & Oranges
Jaune Ambre
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Amber yellow; luminous with GHW.
#ffd54d
Soufre
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Sulfur pastel; quirky classic.
#fff176
Jaune Poussière
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Powdery yellow; elegant restraint.
#f7c948
Curry
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Saffron‑ochre; coveted vintage spice tone.
#d1a014
Orange H
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●●
House orange; celebratory and iconic.
#ff7420
Feu
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Fiery orange‑red; sunshine energy.
#e2552a
Capucine
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Orange‑coral; playful with PHW.
#ff6f3c
Potiron
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Pumpkin orange; autumnal favorite.
#c45a27
Reds & Wines
Rouge Casaque
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Bright true red; power dressing staple.
#b31c1c
Rouge H
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●
Burgundy wine red; heritage tone.
#6d1116
Rouge Vif (Vintage)
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
“Lively red” of the 80s/90s; prized in Box.
#8a0f10
Geranium
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Warm tomato‑red; chic in Epsom Sellier.
#c21807
Rouge Grenat
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Garnet depth; romantic evening hue.
#a11217
Rouge Sellier
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Brown‑red saddle tone; niche connoisseur choice.
#8b000a
Pinks
Rose Sakura
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Cherry blossom pastel; micro‑icon of the 2020s.
#f4c2c2
Rose Tyrien
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Neon hot pink; Candy‑era legend.
#ef6f8f
Rose Confetti
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Playful pastel; lovely on Constance 18.
#ff8aa6
Bubblegum (5P)
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Cult pink code “5P”; vintage‑modern crossover hit.
#ffc0cb
Rose Mexico / Extreme
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Bold warm pink; fashion‑forward vibe.
#f76f8e
Purple Family
Violet
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
True purple; jewel‑tone charisma.
#5a3e91
Iris
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Lavender‑lean; refined and serene.
#806aa8
Parme
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Pale violet; seldom seen.
#8b74a7
Prune / Raisin
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Brown‑purple; moody sophistication.
#4c2740
Améthyste / Ultraviolet
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Vibrant purple; runway magnetism.
#6b2a7c
Metallics & Special (2005 Collection +)
Metallic Gold (Chèvre)
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Ultra‑limited; apex of the metallic trio.
#f4c24b
Metallic Silver (Chèvre)
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Liquid‑chrome effect; cult on Constance/Kelly.
#cfcfcf
Metallic Bronze (Chèvre)
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Warm reflective bronze; subtle drama.
#b97b44
Exotics & Special Finishes
Himalaya (Croc)
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Ivory‑to‑grey gradient; crown‑jewel status.
#ece7df
Ombre Lizard
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Natural gradient; mesmerizing texture.
#8a8a8a
Vibrato (Chevre Stack)
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Layered leather slices; no two alike.
#varies
Doblis Suede & Nubuck
Doblis Fauve
Rarity: ♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Plush tawny suede; tactile luxury.
#6b3a2e
Doblis Noir
Rarity: ♦♦
Demand: ●●●●
Black suede; dramatic tone‑on‑tone looks.
#2d2a2a
Doblis Rose Thé
Rarity: ♦♦♦♦
Demand: ●●●
Tea‑rose suede; rare and romantic.
#945a5f
Iconic Quick Reference
Noir
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●●
The universal Hermès essential.
#111111
Etoupe
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Taupe icon with white stitching.
#d6c2a6
Gold
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●●
Caramel classic across eras.
#7a3e1c
Orange H
Rarity: ♦
Demand: ●●●●●
The house’s signature orange.
#ff7420
This encyclopedia is a living reference informed by JaneFinds expertise. Availability varies by leather, hardware, and season. Rarity and demand reflect aggregate secondary‑market behavior.
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