1. yellow-oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Moss Grey

Color Moss Grey yellow-orange (#afab97):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Moss Grey yellow-orange (#afab97):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-oranges

yellow-oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Moss Grey / #afab97

The HTML HEX code is #afab97. The corresponding color name is "Moss Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 175%, Green (G): 171%, Blue (B): 151%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):14%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #afab97 has a hue of 50°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 64%. The HSV representation is 50° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 70, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 11. The XYZ representation is X: 38, Y: 40, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6663, U (chrominance) = -0.0365, and V (chrominance) = 0.0175.

The decimal value of the color is 11512727. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #DCDAD1 for a 20% lighter version and #7F7A62 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #afab97, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5457 Kelvin (5457K).

The approximate wavelength of #afab97 is around 600.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Moss Grey (Hex: #afab97): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Moss Grey (#afab97) resembles the color of weathered stones or aged tree barks. It evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony found in the natural world. This hue can be compared to the subtle tones seen in a moss-covered forest floor, or the muted shades of lichen on a rocky surface. With its earthy undertones, Moss Grey conveys a feeling of groundedness and brings to mind the beauty of nature.

Tints and Shades of #afab97 HEX color (Moss Grey)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #afab97, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EBEAE5
• #D7D5CB
• #C3C0B1
• #afab97
• #838071
• #58564C
• #2C2B26
• #000000

Tones of Moss Grey (#afab97 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #afab97, #9c9a8e is the less saturated color, while #afab97 is the most saturated one.

• #9c9a8e
• #a19e90
• #a6a292
• #aaa795
• #afab97
• #5d5b53
• #57554c
• #514e44
• #4b483d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #afab97;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #afab97; }

.text {color:#afab97;}

.background {background-color:#afab97;}

.border {border:1px solid #afab97;}