Moth

#CBC1A2

Also known as: Seasoned Salt , Cyrus Grass , Lush , Sandwashed

Quietly bright and alert, Moth is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in kids' apps and summer palettes. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.69:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Reference

Moth color codes

HEX: #CBC1A2
RGB: rgb(203, 193, 162)
RGBA: rgba(203, 193, 162, 1)
HSL: hsl(45, 28%, 72%)
HSV: hsv(45, 20%, 80%)
CMYK: cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 20%)
LAB: lab(78.3 -0.1 17.0)
OKLCH: oklch(81.1% 0.043 92.3)

Analysis

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

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

The subtle secondary bias in a color that seems neutral. A gray can have a blue or green undertone; a white can lean warm or cool. Undertones decide whether two near-neutrals clash or agree.Full glossary entry →

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle yellow 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 →

CSS: tan #D2B48C · ΔE 8.0
RAL 1000: Green beige #CDBA88 · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Moth 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: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
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.

Copy as: every ecosystem

Variations

Tints, shades, and tones of Moth

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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)

Tones (muted)

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 →

Palettes built from Moth 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 1.80:1

AA fail AAA fail AA large fail

Aa on black

contrast 11.69:1

AA pass AAA pass AA large pass

Best text color on a Moth background: #000000

Palettes

Palettes featuring Moth

Moth with its complement

Soft neighbors of Moth

Moth triad

Explore

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moth is closest to Arctic Ice .

FAQ

Moth FAQs

What color is Moth?

Moth is a light yellow with the hex code #CBC1A2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 28% saturation, and 72% lightness.

What is the hex code for Moth?

The hex code for Moth is #CBC1A2. In RGB it's rgb(203, 193, 162), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 20%).

What colors go well with Moth?

Moth pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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