Moth
Also known as: Seasoned Salt, Cyrus Grass, Lush, Sandwashed
Moth is a soft, gentle yellow that reads as bright and alert. It shines 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Moth
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.80:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.69:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Moth background: #000000
Palettes featuring Moth
Moth with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moth
Moth triad
Similar colors
- Lush#C5BDA0 · ΔE 1.5
- Beach Dune#C6BB9C · ΔE 1.6
- Fiji Sands#D8CAA9 · ΔE 2.9
- Trail Dust#D0C4AC · ΔE 3.1
- Berber#D8CFB6 · ΔE 4.1
- Stardust#DDD3AE · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moth is closest to Arctic Ice.
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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