Incense
Also known as: Mission Hills , Silestone , Artisan Tan , Smallmouth Bass
There is a playful and vibrant quality to Incense. The gentle, warm orange at #AF9A7E rewards 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.
Reference
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)
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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warm
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Incense
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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 Incense 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 2.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.75:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Incense background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Incense
Incense with its complement
Soft neighbors of Incense
Incense triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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