Aloe Tip
Also known as: Eucalyptus Wreath , Matte Sage Green , Explorer Green , Agreeable Green
Aloe Tip is what happens when gray turns medium and muted. The effect is balanced and versatile, made for editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. A gray counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.63:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Aloe Tip color codes
- HEX
- #8A9480
- RGB
- rgb(138, 148, 128)
- RGBA
- rgba(138, 148, 128, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(90, 9%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(90, 14%, 58%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 0%, 14%, 42%)
- LAB
- lab(60.1 -6.6 9.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.3% 0.031 129.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: gray #808080 · ΔE 12.5
- RAL 7033: Cement grey #818979 · ΔE 4.0 · 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 Aloe Tip works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Aloe Tip
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Aloe Tip by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.63:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Aloe Tip background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Aloe Tip
Aloe Tip with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aloe Tip
Aloe Tip triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Artichoke #8F9779 · ΔE 3.6
- Herbalist #969E86 · ΔE 3.7
- Lemongrass #999A86 · ΔE 4.7
- Backyard #879877 · ΔE 5.0
- Fennelly #9A9E80 · ΔE 5.4
- Edamame #9CA389 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aloe Tip is closest to Nirvana .
FAQ
Aloe Tip FAQs
What color is Aloe Tip?
Aloe Tip is a medium gray with the hex code #8A9480. In HSL terms it has a hue of 90°, 9% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aloe Tip?
The hex code for Aloe Tip is #8A9480. In RGB it's rgb(138, 148, 128), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 0%, 14%, 42%).
What colors go well with Aloe Tip?
Aloe Tip pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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