Mushroom
Also known as: Thumper, Classic, Crushed Stone, Turning Tables
As a soft take on orange, Mushroom carries playful and vibrant energy that suits fitness brands and autumn palettes. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Mushroom maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.59:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Mushroom color codes
- HEX
- #BDACA3
- RGB
- rgb(189, 172, 163)
- RGBA
- rgba(189, 172, 163, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(21, 16%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(21, 14%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 14%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(71.6 5.2 7.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.6% 0.024 49.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 8.2
- RAL 7044 — Silk grey#BDBDB2 · ΔE 9.7 · 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 Mushroom works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Mushroom
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mushroom 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 2.19:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.59:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Mushroom background: #000000
Palettes featuring Mushroom
Mushroom with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mushroom
Mushroom triad
Similar colors
- Taupedo#BAAEA8 · ΔE 2.2
- Martini#B7A8A3 · ΔE 2.3
- Mothy#CEBBB3 · ΔE 4.3
- Moonbeam#C2B8AE · ΔE 4.5
- Grey Sheep#BAAAAA · ΔE 4.5
- Rose Ashes#B5ACAB · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mushroom is closest to Casper.
Mushroom FAQs
What color is Mushroom?
Mushroom is a medium orange with the hex code #BDACA3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 21°, 16% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mushroom?
The hex code for Mushroom is #BDACA3. In RGB it's rgb(189, 172, 163), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 14%, 26%).
What colors go well with Mushroom?
Mushroom 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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