Morel
Also known as: Mountain Ridge , Tea Bag , Leroy , Fozzie Bear
Morel is a medium, muted brown that reads as cozy and dependable. It earns its place in autumn design and coffee and food branding. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.67:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Morel color codes
- HEX
- #73645C
- RGB
- rgb(115, 100, 92)
- RGBA
- rgba(115, 100, 92, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(21, 11%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(21, 20%, 45%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 20%, 55%)
- LAB
- lab(43.7 5.1 6.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.5% 0.023 49.9)
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 orange 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 7.9
- RAL 8025: Pale brown #755C49 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Morel works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Morel
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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 Morel 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 5.67:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Morel background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Morel
Morel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Morel
Morel triad
Explore
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- Bear Hug #796359 · ΔE 3.0
- Kabul #6C5E53 · ΔE 3.0
- Warrior #7D685B · ΔE 3.5
- Namibia #7C6D61 · ΔE 4.0
- Underground #665A51 · ΔE 4.3
- Granite #746A5E · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Morel is closest to Batman .
FAQ
Morel FAQs
What color is Morel?
Morel is a medium brown with the hex code #73645C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 21°, 11% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Morel?
The hex code for Morel is #73645C. In RGB it's rgb(115, 100, 92), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 20%, 55%).
What colors go well with Morel?
Morel pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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