Mangrove
Also known as: Peppergrass , Gully , Amazon River , Organic
Part of the gray family, Mangrove pairs a medium base with a quiet and sophisticated presence. It belongs in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 4.74:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Mangrove color codes
- HEX
- #757461
- RGB
- rgb(117, 116, 97)
- RGBA
- rgba(117, 116, 97, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(57, 9%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(57, 17%, 46%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 17%, 54%)
- LAB
- lab(48.5 -2.2 10.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.4% 0.028 104.8)
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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 10.0
- RAL 7003: Moss grey #7A7B6D · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Mangrove works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mangrove
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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 Mangrove 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 4.74:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.43:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Mangrove background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mangrove
Mangrove with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mangrove
Mangrove triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Organic #747261 · ΔE 1.2
- Archaeology #6E6A5E · ΔE 5.1
- Wolf Pack #78776F · ΔE 5.2
- Boa #7F7755 · ΔE 5.9
- Handmade #7F735F · ΔE 6.0
- Bat Wing #7E7466 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mangrove is closest to Mamba .
FAQ
Mangrove FAQs
What color is Mangrove?
Mangrove is a medium gray with the hex code #757461. In HSL terms it has a hue of 57°, 9% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mangrove?
The hex code for Mangrove is #757461. In RGB it's rgb(117, 116, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 17%, 54%).
What colors go well with Mangrove?
Mangrove 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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