Grunge Washed Archive
262Grunge Washed Archive color palette using #afb89c, #a78b9d, #827749, #4b2e34, #36241a.
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Grunge Color Palettes
Grunge colour lives in the muddy mid-tones: desaturated warm greys that look like thrift-shop flannel left in the wash too long. Saturation stays low so every swatch feels a little dirty on purpose. Its main colours include ash (#9fbfa8), khaki (#b3b78b), sage (#95a870), moss (#849860), eggplant (#715369), built as an analogous set around 20° on the colour wheel. Hex and RGB values for each swatch are listed below for quick copy.
Grunge color palette hex codes
Main grunge colours with named swatches, HEX and RGB. Derived from this tag's hue (20°), saturation (22%) and analogous scheme.
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash swatch | Ash | #9fbfa8 | rgb(159, 191, 168) | |
| Khaki swatch | Khaki | #b3b78b | rgb(179, 183, 139) | |
| Sage swatch | Sage | #95a870 | rgb(149, 168, 112) | |
| Moss swatch | Moss | #849860 | rgb(132, 152, 96) | |
| Eggplant swatch | Eggplant | #715369 | rgb(113, 83, 105) | |
| Taupe swatch | Taupe | #534f36 | rgb(83, 79, 54) | |
| Ebony swatch | Ebony | #352720 | rgb(53, 39, 32) | |
| Obsidian swatch | Obsidian | #1a110f | rgb(26, 17, 15) |
Grunge color palettes
Grunge Faded Current
224Grunge Faded Current color palette using #b0c78c, #b186a4, #8c803b, #4f3539, #2e1e15.
Grunge Muted Lantern
197Grunge Muted Lantern color palette using #a7b395, #b37d9f, #807746, #522d32, #39261c.
Grunge Sunlit Atlas
179Grunge Sunlit Atlas color palette using #aab296, #a58599, #726f5f, #403536, #322620.
Grunge Sunlit Ember
176Grunge Sunlit Ember color palette using #aab39a, #a48096, #7b744e, #302823, #191310.
Grunge Smoked Lantern
175Grunge Smoked Lantern color palette using #b5c29a, #a78fa0, #847f51, #3d291f, #191410.
Grunge Quiet Current
168Grunge Quiet Current color palette using #b4c98f, #a9829e, #9a8e42, #51363c, #321f17.
Grunge Electric Morning
167Grunge Electric Morning color palette using #aeb3a5, #9e8897, #817952, #582a31, #2f2a28.
Grunge Antique Alcove
145Grunge Antique Alcove color palette using #aab39a, #ab819f, #6e6c56, #3e261a, #181411.
Grunge Quiet Lantern
141Grunge Quiet Lantern color palette using #b1c295, #ae7ea0, #8c8147, #452d33, #302019.
Grunge Golden Current
115Grunge Golden Current color palette using #adbc91, #9e8b97, #787466, #4b3538, #342218.
Grunge Golden Linen
113Grunge Golden Linen color palette using #b5bf9a, #9e7f95, #897e41, #422c30, #2f231c.
Grunge Washed Meadow
104Grunge Washed Meadow color palette using #afba97, #bc5f98, #7d795d, #4e3135, #2e2621.
Grunge Still Atlas
103Grunge Still Atlas color palette using #b0b9a3, #ae7d9b, #887c3b, #47393b, #3b2c25.
Grunge Wild Meadow
77Grunge Wild Meadow color palette using #a9b296, #a77599, #938742, #522c31, #372b26.
Grunge Quiet Meadow
74Grunge Quiet Meadow color palette using #aeb5a1, #aa869c, #8b8044, #453639, #2b221e.
Grunge Antique Studio
64Grunge Antique Studio color palette using #b3c68d, #ae819f, #877a4b, #532830, #352823.
Grunge Frosted Current
63Grunge Frosted Current color palette using #a7bd85, #a08a98, #7d7849, #473c3e, #3e261d.
Grunge Smoked Ember
55Grunge Smoked Ember color palette using #b3c196, #a58298, #8e8045, #4e363b, #352b27.
Grunge Still Studio
52Grunge Still Studio color palette using #aeb59f, #ae6e97, #837b44, #392d27, #191310.
Grunge Velvet Meadow
41Grunge Velvet Meadow color palette using #aebd98, #c173a8, #867f4e, #482c32, #302621.
Grunge Sunlit Signal
36Grunge Sunlit Signal color palette using #acc87a, #ae6f98, #94813d, #453739, #34251f.
Grunge Velvet Atlas
19Grunge Velvet Atlas color palette using #acbd88, #b56fa1, #726f53, #3e3335, #312420.
Grunge Soft Drift
12Grunge Soft Drift color palette using #b0c58f, #b27fa0, #7b775d, #3d2d31, #27211f.
About grunge color palettes
These 24 grunge palettes sit around a warm orange-red hue near 20°, held at roughly 22% saturation so nothing ever looks clean or digital-fresh. Lightness spans about 16% to 66%, which is enough for a grimy background, a faded mid layer and a readable dark without ever reaching pure black or white.
Built as analogous sets, neighbouring warm greys, olive-browns and rusted neutrals stay in the same family. The result reads as worn fabric and scuffed leather rather than a polished brand system, which is exactly what the aesthetic needs.
Lead with the mid-grey flannel tones across large surfaces, keep the darkest swatch for type and chrome, and use any warmer rust only as a small accent. If a colour starts looking too clean, knock the saturation down until it feels washed and imperfect again.
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Grunge color palette FAQ
What colours define a grunge palette?
Expect ash (#9fbfa8), khaki (#b3b78b), sage (#95a870) plus supporting dirty neutrals. Grunge keeps chroma low and values muted so the set feels thrifted rather than designed.
What hex codes work for grunge colour schemes?
Useful starting hexes include #9fbfa8, #b3b78b, #95a870, #849860, #715369, #534f36, #352720, #1a110f, centred near #806152. Stay in the low-saturation warm range and avoid pure black or candy bright accents.
How should I apply grunge colours in a UI or brand?
Cover most of the layout with mid-value dusty greys, reserve the darkest tone for text, and limit any warmer rust to buttons or small marks. Texture and uneven contrast sell the look more than hue variety.
Are these grunge palettes free to use?
Yes. All 24 schemes here are free for personal and commercial projects, with no attribution required. Generate more in the same washed range with the AI colour palette generator.