Pickled
Also known as: Moss Stone, Brass, Dill Green, Cress Green
Pickled brings a earthy and grounded feel to any palette. This medium brown is a natural fit for leather goods and autumn design. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.55:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Pickled color codes
- HEX
- #B3A74B
- RGB
- rgb(179, 167, 75)
- RGBA
- rgba(179, 167, 75, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 41%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 58%, 70%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 58%, 30%)
- LAB
- lab(68.1 -4.2 48.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.0% 0.114 101.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkkhaki#BDB76B · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 1000 — Green beige#CDBA88 · ΔE 10.5 · 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 Pickled works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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 Pickled
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pickled 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 2.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.55:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pickled background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pickled
Pickled with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pickled
Pickled triad
Similar colors
- Brass#B5A642 · ΔE 1.5
- Martian#AEA132 · ΔE 3.1
- Vegas Gold#C5B358 · ΔE 4.1
- Hey Pesto#BEA932 · ΔE 4.3
- Pesto#C1B23E · ΔE 4.4
- Palm#AFAF5E · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pickled is closest to Cold Lips.
Pickled FAQs
What color is Pickled?
Pickled is a medium brown with the hex code #B3A74B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 41% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pickled?
The hex code for Pickled is #B3A74B. In RGB it's rgb(179, 167, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 58%, 30%).
What colors go well with Pickled?
Pickled pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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