Lush
Also known as: Good to Grow, Fields Afar, Shaken or Stirred?, Castle Wall
With its warm undertone, Lush (#C5BDA0) comes across as cheerful and optimistic. Designers reach for it in kids' apps and summer palettes. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 11.16:1 on black clears AA.
Lush color codes
- HEX
- #C5BDA0
- RGB
- rgb(197, 189, 160)
- RGBA
- rgba(197, 189, 160, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 24%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 19%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 19%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(76.7 -0.6 15.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.7% 0.040 94.4)
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: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 8.6
- RAL 7032 — Pebble grey#B9B9A8 · ΔE 5.2 · 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 Lush 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- 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 Lush
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lush 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 1.88:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.16:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lush background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lush
Lush with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lush
Lush triad
Similar colors
- Beach Dune#C6BB9C · ΔE 1.4
- Moth#CBC1A2 · ΔE 1.5
- Ash#BEBAA7 · ΔE 3.6
- Trail Dust#D0C4AC · ΔE 3.7
- Fiji Sands#D8CAA9 · ΔE 4.4
- Pelican#C1BCAC · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lush is closest to Arctic Ice.
Lush FAQs
What color is Lush?
Lush is a medium yellow with the hex code #C5BDA0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 24% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lush?
The hex code for Lush is #C5BDA0. In RGB it's rgb(197, 189, 160), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 19%, 23%).
What colors go well with Lush?
Lush pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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