Morel
Also known as: Mountain Ridge, Tea Bag, Leroy, Fozzie Bear
Morel is a medium, muted brown that reads as cozy and dependable. It shines 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Morel
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.67:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.71:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Morel background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Morel
Morel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Morel
Morel triad
Similar colors
- 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.
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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