Aloe Tip
Also known as: Eucalyptus Wreath, Matte Sage Green, Explorer Green, Agreeable Green
Expect balanced and versatile associations from Aloe Tip — a medium gray well suited to 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Aloe Tip
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.17:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 6.63:1
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Best text color on a Aloe Tip background: #000000
Palettes featuring Aloe Tip
Aloe Tip with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aloe Tip
Aloe Tip triad
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.
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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