Irish Moor
Also known as: Recycled Glass , Flagstaff Green , Median Green , Mossa
As a soft take on gray, Irish Moor carries neutral and understated energy that suits minimal interfaces and architecture. A pink counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.16:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Irish Moor color codes
- HEX
- #B5C0B3
- RGB
- rgb(181, 192, 179)
- RGBA
- rgba(181, 192, 179, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(111, 9%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(111, 7%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(6%, 0%, 7%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(76.6 -5.7 5.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.6% 0.022 140.9)
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 green 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: silver #C0C0C0 · ΔE 8.7
- RAL 7038: Agate grey #B4B8B0 · ΔE 4.2 · 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 Irish Moor works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Irish Moor
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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 Irish Moor 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 1.88:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.16:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Irish Moor background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Irish Moor
Irish Moor with its complement
Soft neighbors of Irish Moor
Irish Moor triad
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Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Irish Moor is closest to Blue Haze .
FAQ
Irish Moor FAQs
What color is Irish Moor?
Irish Moor is a light gray with the hex code #B5C0B3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 111°, 9% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Irish Moor?
The hex code for Irish Moor is #B5C0B3. In RGB it's rgb(181, 192, 179), and in CMYK it's cmyk(6%, 0%, 7%, 25%).
What colors go well with Irish Moor?
Irish Moor pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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