Wilderness
Also known as: Rattan Palm, Western Reserve, Mirrored Willow, Executive Course
Wilderness is a medium, muted brown that reads as cozy and dependable. It shines in leather goods and autumn design. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.91:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Wilderness color codes
- HEX
- #8F886C
- RGB
- rgb(143, 136, 108)
- RGBA
- rgba(143, 136, 108, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 14%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(48, 24%, 56%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 24%, 44%)
- LAB
- lab(56.8 -0.8 16.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.5% 0.041 95.7)
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: gray#808080 · ΔE 12.3
- RAL 7034 — Yellow grey#939176 · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Wilderness works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Wilderness
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Wilderness 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 3.56:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.91:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Wilderness background: #000000
Palettes featuring Wilderness
Wilderness with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wilderness
Wilderness triad
Similar colors
- Antique#8B846D · ΔE 2.2
- Pebble#9D9880 · ΔE 5.6
- Shipwreck#968772 · ΔE 5.6
- Home Brew#897B66 · ΔE 6.6
- Iguana#878757 · ΔE 6.7
- Boa#7F7755 · ΔE 6.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wilderness is closest to Tempest.
Wilderness FAQs
What color is Wilderness?
Wilderness is a medium brown with the hex code #8F886C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 48°, 14% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wilderness?
The hex code for Wilderness is #8F886C. In RGB it's rgb(143, 136, 108), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 24%, 44%).
What colors go well with Wilderness?
Wilderness pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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