Moorland
Also known as: Alpine Summer , Garden Promenade , Meditation , Mountain Lichen
As a soft take on gray, Moorland carries neutral and understated energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 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 Moorland
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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 Moorland 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 2.35:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.92:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Moorland background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Moorland
Moorland with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moorland
Moorland triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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