Guacamole
Also known as: Green Cast , Silk Road , Boston Fern , Rhind Papyrus
There is a bright and alert quality to Guacamole. The gentle, warm yellow at #95986B rewards cheerful branding and kids' apps. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.98:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Guacamole color codes
- HEX
- #95986B
- RGB
- rgb(149, 152, 107)
- RGBA
- rgba(149, 152, 107, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(64, 18%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(64, 30%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 0%, 30%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(61.7 -6.7 23.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.6% 0.063 111.2)
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
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: darkkhaki #BDB76B · ΔE 11.7
- RAL 7034: Yellow grey #939176 · ΔE 5.9 · 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 Guacamole works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Guacamole
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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 Guacamole 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 3.01:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.98:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Guacamole background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Guacamole
Guacamole with its complement
Soft neighbors of Guacamole
Guacamole triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bullfrog #8A966A · ΔE 3.3
- Vitality #8F9B5B · ΔE 4.8
- Artichoke #8F9779 · ΔE 4.8
- Fennelly #9A9E80 · ΔE 4.9
- Forester #9AA77C · ΔE 5.4
- Olive Tree #ABA77C · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Guacamole is closest to Easter Egg .
FAQ
Guacamole FAQs
What color is Guacamole?
Guacamole is a medium yellow with the hex code #95986B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 64°, 18% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Guacamole?
The hex code for Guacamole is #95986B. In RGB it's rgb(149, 152, 107), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 0%, 30%, 40%).
What colors go well with Guacamole?
Guacamole pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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