Nettle
Also known as: Fresh Brew, Inner Cervela, Chicory Green, Ecru
Nettle is a soft, gentle yellow that reads as cheerful and optimistic. It shines in cheerful branding and kids' apps. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 9.31:1 on black clears AA.
Nettle color codes
- HEX
- #BBAC7D
- RGB
- rgb(187, 172, 125)
- RGBA
- rgba(187, 172, 125, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 31%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 33%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 33%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(70.8 0.4 26.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.6% 0.066 92.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkkhaki#BDB76B · ΔE 7.1
- RAL 1000 — Green beige#CDBA88 · ΔE 4.2 · 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 Nettle 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: 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 — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Nettle
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Nettle 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 2.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.31:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Nettle background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nettle
Nettle with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nettle
Nettle triad
Similar colors
- Bangalore#BBAA88 · ΔE 4.0
- Toupe#C7AC7D · ΔE 4.4
- Olive Tree#ABA77C · ΔE 4.6
- Gold Rush#C4A777 · ΔE 5.0
- Medallion#C3A679 · ΔE 5.3
- Croissant#C4AB86 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nettle is closest to Old World.
Nettle FAQs
What color is Nettle?
Nettle is a medium yellow with the hex code #BBAC7D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 31% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nettle?
The hex code for Nettle is #BBAC7D. In RGB it's rgb(187, 172, 125), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 33%, 27%).
What colors go well with Nettle?
Nettle pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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