Mangrove
Also known as: Peppergrass, Gully, Amazon River, Organic
Mangrove is a medium, muted gray that reads as quiet and sophisticated. It shines 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.
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)
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: 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Mangrove
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.74:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.43:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Mangrove background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Mangrove
Mangrove with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mangrove
Mangrove triad
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.
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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