Moorland
Also known as: Alpine Summer, Garden Promenade, Meditation, Mountain Lichen
Part of the gray family, Moorland pairs a soft base with a neutral and understated presence — ideal for minimal interfaces and architecture. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 8.92:1 on black clears AA.
Moorland color codes
- HEX
- #A6AB9B
- RGB
- rgb(166, 171, 155)
- RGBA
- rgba(166, 171, 155, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(79, 9%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(79, 9%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 0%, 9%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(69.2 -4.0 7.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.3% 0.023 121.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 7032 — Pebble grey#B9B9A8 · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Moorland works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Moorland
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Moorland 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 2.35:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.92:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Moorland background: #000000
Palettes featuring Moorland
Moorland with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moorland
Moorland triad
Similar colors
- Gargoyle#ABB39E · ΔE 3.1
- Alpine Air#A9B4A9 · ΔE 3.9
- Edamame#9CA389 · ΔE 4.7
- Salvia#A8B59E · ΔE 4.8
- Pigeon#A9AFAA · ΔE 5.1
- Herbalist#969E86 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moorland is closest to Machinery.
Moorland FAQs
What color is Moorland?
Moorland is a medium gray with the hex code #A6AB9B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 79°, 9% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Moorland?
The hex code for Moorland is #A6AB9B. In RGB it's rgb(166, 171, 155), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 0%, 9%, 33%).
What colors go well with Moorland?
Moorland pairs naturally with gray 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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