Lemongrass
Also known as: Green Fog , Elemental Green , Into the Wild , Concrete Jungle
As a medium take on gray, Lemongrass carries balanced and versatile energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
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 yellow 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: 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, 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 Lemongrass
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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 Lemongrass 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 2.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.32:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lemongrass background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lemongrass
Lemongrass with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lemongrass
Lemongrass triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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