Lemongrass
Also known as: Green Fog, Elemental Green, Into the Wild, Concrete Jungle
Expect balanced and versatile associations from Lemongrass — a medium gray well suited to neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.32:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Lemongrass color codes
- HEX
- #999A86
- RGB
- rgb(153, 154, 134)
- RGBA
- rgba(153, 154, 134, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(63, 9%, 56%)
- HSV
- hsv(63, 13%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 13%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(63.1 -3.1 10.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.0% 0.029 109.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 10.7
- RAL 7034 — Yellow grey#939176 · 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 Lemongrass 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 Lemongrass
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lemongrass 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 2.87:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.32:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lemongrass background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lemongrass
Lemongrass with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lemongrass
Lemongrass triad
Similar colors
- Pebble#9D9880 · ΔE 3.1
- Herbalist#969E86 · ΔE 3.5
- Fennelly#9A9E80 · ΔE 3.9
- Edamame#9CA389 · ΔE 4.2
- Nomad#A19986 · ΔE 4.7
- Aloe Tip#8A9480 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lemongrass is closest to Machinery.
Lemongrass FAQs
What color is Lemongrass?
Lemongrass is a medium gray with the hex code #999A86. In HSL terms it has a hue of 63°, 9% saturation, and 56% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lemongrass?
The hex code for Lemongrass is #999A86. In RGB it's rgb(153, 154, 134), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 13%, 40%).
What colors go well with Lemongrass?
Lemongrass 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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