Mothy
Also known as: Osprey Nest , Smokey Pink , Summer Bloom , Desert Morning
There is a friendly and enthusiastic quality to Mothy. The gentle, warm orange at #CEBBB3 rewards fitness brands and autumn palettes. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.38:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Mothy color codes
- HEX
- #CEBBB3
- RGB
- rgb(206, 187, 179)
- RGBA
- rgba(206, 187, 179, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 22%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 13%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 13%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(77.3 6.0 6.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.6% 0.024 44.3)
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 orange 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 8.4
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 9.9 · 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 Mothy 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- 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 Mothy
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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 Mothy 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 1.84:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Mothy background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mothy
Mothy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mothy
Mothy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cold Turkey #CAB5B2 · ΔE 3.1
- Nebulous #C4B9B8 · ΔE 4.2
- Mushroom #BDACA3 · ΔE 4.3
- Lip Gloss #DFCDC7 · ΔE 4.6
- Moonbeam #C2B8AE · ΔE 4.7
- Taupedo #BAAEA8 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mothy is closest to Stormy .
FAQ
Mothy FAQs
What color is Mothy?
Mothy is a light orange with the hex code #CEBBB3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 22% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mothy?
The hex code for Mothy is #CEBBB3. In RGB it's rgb(206, 187, 179), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 13%, 19%).
What colors go well with Mothy?
Mothy pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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