Lush
Also known as: Good to Grow , Fields Afar , Shaken or Stirred? , Castle Wall
Lush is a soft, gentle yellow that reads as cheerful and optimistic. It earns its place 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, 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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lush
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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 Lush 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 1.88:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.16:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lush background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lush
Lush with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lush
Lush triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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