Mossy

#857349

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

Mossy brings a warm and rustic feel to a palette. This medium brown suits 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.

Reference

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)

Analysis

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

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

The subtle secondary bias in a color that seems neutral. A gray can have a blue or green undertone; a white can lean warm or cool. Undertones decide whether two near-neutrals clash or agree.Full glossary entry →

CoolWarm

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 →

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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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

Variations

Tints, shades, and tones of Mossy

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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)

Tones (muted)

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 →

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

Accessibility

Contrast & accessibility

Aa on white

contrast 4.62:1

AA pass AAA fail AA large pass

Aa on black

contrast 4.55:1

AA pass AAA fail AA large pass

Best text color on a Mossy background: #ffffff

Palettes

Palettes featuring Mossy

Mossy with its complement

Soft neighbors of Mossy

Mossy triad

Explore

Similar colors

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

FAQ

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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