Organic
Also known as: Salt Island Green , Sage Green Light , Amazon River , Peppergrass
As a medium take on gray, Organic carries quiet and sophisticated energy that suits neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 4.86:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Organic color codes
- HEX
- #747261
- RGB
- rgb(116, 114, 97)
- RGBA
- rgba(116, 114, 97, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(54, 9%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(54, 16%, 45%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 16%, 55%)
- LAB
- lab(47.8 -1.6 9.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.9% 0.026 101.7)
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 yellow 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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 7006: Beige grey #756F61 · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Organic 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 Organic
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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 Organic 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 4.86:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.32:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Organic background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Organic
Organic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Organic
Organic triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mangrove #757461 · ΔE 1.2
- Archaeology #6E6A5E · ΔE 3.9
- Wolf Pack #78776F · ΔE 4.6
- Bat Wing #7E7466 · ΔE 5.3
- Handmade #7F735F · ΔE 5.4
- Armoury #6A6B65 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Organic is closest to Alley Cat .
FAQ
Organic FAQs
What color is Organic?
Organic is a medium gray with the hex code #747261. In HSL terms it has a hue of 54°, 9% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Organic?
The hex code for Organic is #747261. In RGB it's rgb(116, 114, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 16%, 55%).
What colors go well with Organic?
Organic pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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