Incense
Also known as: Mission Hills, Silestone, Artisan Tan, Smallmouth Bass
A gentle orange with a playful and vibrant character, Incense works beautifully for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.75:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Incense color codes
- HEX
- #AF9A7E
- RGB
- rgb(175, 154, 126)
- RGBA
- rgba(175, 154, 126, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 23%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 28%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 12%, 28%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(64.9 4.8 17.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.7% 0.046 74.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 8.7
- RAL 1019 — Grey beige#A48F7A · ΔE 4.4 · 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 Incense works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Incense
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Incense 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 2.71:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.75:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Incense background: #000000
Palettes featuring Incense
Incense with its complement
Soft neighbors of Incense
Incense triad
Similar colors
- Taupe#B9A281 · ΔE 2.9
- Quicksand#AC9884 · ΔE 3.1
- French Oak#BB9E7C · ΔE 3.4
- Saddle Up#AB927A · ΔE 3.6
- Sesame#BAA38B · ΔE 3.6
- Oakwood#BDA58B · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Incense is closest to Sailing.
Incense FAQs
What color is Incense?
Incense is a medium orange with the hex code #AF9A7E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 23% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Incense?
The hex code for Incense is #AF9A7E. In RGB it's rgb(175, 154, 126), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 12%, 28%, 31%).
What colors go well with Incense?
Incense pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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