Wilderness
Also known as: Rattan Palm , Western Reserve , Mirrored Willow , Executive Course
Wilderness holds a medium position in the brown range and reads as cozy and dependable. You'll see it used for 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Wilderness
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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 Wilderness 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 3.56:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.91:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Wilderness background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wilderness
Wilderness with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wilderness
Wilderness triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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