Alligator
Also known as: Muddy Brown, Ground Earth, Hè Sè Brown, Rat Brown
As a rich take on brown, Alligator carries warm and rustic energy that suits leather goods and autumn design. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.32:1.
Alligator color codes
- HEX
- #886600
- RGB
- rgb(136, 102, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(136, 102, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 100%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 100%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 25%, 100%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(45.6 8.2 52.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.0% 0.109 85.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: olive#808000 · ΔE 13.6
- RAL 8000 — Green brown#887142 · ΔE 8.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Alligator works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Alligator
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Alligator by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.32:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.95:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Alligator background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Alligator
Alligator with its complement
Soft neighbors of Alligator
Alligator triad
Similar colors
- Puma#96711C · ΔE 4.8
- Aged Antics#886B2E · ΔE 5.1
- Olivia#996622 · ΔE 7.7
- Fernweh#977B2F · ΔE 8.3
- Hot Curry#815B28 · ΔE 8.5
- Grizzly#885818 · ΔE 8.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Alligator is closest to Starstruck.
Alligator FAQs
What color is Alligator?
Alligator is a dark brown with the hex code #886600. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Alligator?
The hex code for Alligator is #886600. In RGB it's rgb(136, 102, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 25%, 100%, 47%).
What colors go well with Alligator?
Alligator pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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