Organic
Also known as: Salt Island Green, Sage Green Light, Amazon River, Peppergrass
Quietly quiet and sophisticated, Organic is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Organic
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.86:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Organic background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Organic
Organic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Organic
Organic triad
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.
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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