Hemp

#987d73

Muted hemp tan, steadier than rosy clay tones

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About Hemp

Hemp looks like an orange you'd find on a fiber label pulled from a well-worn tote. It's lighter than and more neutral than , with a beige-leaning undertone that keeps it from turning peachy or rusty.

In UI, it's the kind of shade that reads grounded but still warm, especially in dashboards and finance apps where you want category accents that don't compete with data. I use it for chip fills, secondary button backgrounds, and muted state indicators when the surrounding neutrals are oatmeal or warm greige. Compared to 's dustier clay softness, Hemp stays a touch clearer and less subdued, so it holds up better next to cream without flattening.

Pair it with soft charcoal, cream, or natural linen. If you push it against cool, blue-leaning grays, it can start to feel slightly washed out.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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3.81:1FailAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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3.49:1FailAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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4.65:1AAAAA Large

On Black #000000

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5.52:1AAAAA Large

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