Morrel
Also known as: Armagnac, Brown Branch, Beast Hide, Pale Brown
A gentle brown with a warm and rustic character, Morrel works beautifully for rustic interiors and leather goods. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.90:1 on black clears AA.
Morrel color codes
- HEX
- #AC8F6C
- RGB
- rgb(172, 143, 108)
- RGBA
- rgba(172, 143, 108, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(33, 28%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(33, 37%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(61.5 7.6 23.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.8% 0.060 71.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 11.0
- RAL 1019 — Grey beige#A48F7A · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Morrel works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Morrel
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Morrel 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 3.04:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.90:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Morrel background: #000000
Palettes featuring Morrel
Morrel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Morrel
Morrel triad
Similar colors
- Saddle Up#AB927A · ΔE 3.7
- Cumin#A58459 · ΔE 4.3
- Incense#AF9A7E · ΔE 4.4
- French Oak#BB9E7C · ΔE 4.7
- Banner Gold#A28557 · ΔE 4.9
- Cocoloco#AA8F7A · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Morrel is closest to Sailing.
Morrel FAQs
What color is Morrel?
Morrel is a medium brown with the hex code #AC8F6C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 33°, 28% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Morrel?
The hex code for Morrel is #AC8F6C. In RGB it's rgb(172, 143, 108), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 33%).
What colors go well with Morrel?
Morrel 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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