Morrel
Also known as: Armagnac , Brown Branch , Beast Hide , Pale Brown
A gentle brown with a cozy and dependable character, Morrel works well for leather goods and autumn design. 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.
Reference
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)
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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warm
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Morrel
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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 Morrel 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 3.04:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.90:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Morrel background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Morrel
Morrel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Morrel
Morrel triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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