Muddy Mire
Also known as: Persian Bazaar , Pressed Blossoms , Calliope , Mahogany Rose
As a soft take on orange, Muddy Mire carries playful and vibrant energy that suits autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.18:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Muddy Mire color codes
- HEX
- #C3988B
- RGB
- rgb(195, 152, 139)
- RGBA
- rgba(195, 152, 139, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(14, 32%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(14, 29%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(66.7 15.2 13.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.6% 0.055 37.5)
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: rosybrown #BC8F8F · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 3012: Beige red #CB8D73 · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Muddy Mire works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Muddy Mire
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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 Muddy Mire 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 2.57:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.18:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Muddy Mire background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Muddy Mire
Muddy Mire with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muddy Mire
Muddy Mire triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Coca Mocha #BD9D95 · ΔE 3.6
- Nude Lips #B5948D · ΔE 3.9
- Apricotta #D8A48F · ΔE 5.2
- Mutabilis #C29594 · ΔE 5.3
- Parfait #C8A6A1 · ΔE 5.4
- Whisky #C2877B · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Muddy Mire is closest to Open Seas .
FAQ
Muddy Mire FAQs
What color is Muddy Mire?
Muddy Mire is a medium orange with the hex code #C3988B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 14°, 32% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Muddy Mire?
The hex code for Muddy Mire is #C3988B. In RGB it's rgb(195, 152, 139), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 24%).
What colors go well with Muddy Mire?
Muddy Mire pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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