Mossy

Also known as: Mud House, Valencia Moss, Pickled Okra, African Plain

Quietly warm and rustic, Mossy is a warm-toned brown that earns its keep in autumn design and coffee and food branding. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 4.62:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.

Mossy color codes

HEX
#857349
RGB
rgb(133, 115, 73)
RGBA
rgba(133, 115, 73, 1)
HSL
hsl(42, 29%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(42, 45%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 45%, 48%)
LAB
lab(49.4 2.8 25.9)
OKLCH
oklch(56.2% 0.063 87.2)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: olive#808000 · ΔE 13.5
  • RAL 8000 — Green brown#887142 · ΔE 2.1 · 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 Mossy 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 Mossy

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Mossy 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 4.62:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 4.55:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Mossy background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Mossy

Mossy with its complement

Soft neighbors of Mossy

Mossy triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mossy is closest to Clean Slate.

Mossy FAQs

What color is Mossy?

Mossy is a medium brown with the hex code #857349. In HSL terms it has a hue of 42°, 29% saturation, and 40% lightness.

What is the hex code for Mossy?

The hex code for Mossy is #857349. In RGB it's rgb(133, 115, 73), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 14%, 45%, 48%).

What colors go well with Mossy?

Mossy pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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