Mushroom
Also known as: Thumper , Classic , Crushed Stone , Turning Tables
A gentle orange with a playful and vibrant character, Mushroom works well for 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.
Reference
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)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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 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: 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mushroom
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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 Mushroom 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 2.19:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.59:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Mushroom background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mushroom
Mushroom with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mushroom
Mushroom triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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