Cinereous

HEX: #98817B | Modern Palette

On White
3.65:1
FAIL
On Black
5.76:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#98817B
RGB
152, 129, 123
HSL
12°, 19% ,59%
CMYK
0, 15.13, 19.08, 40.39

About Cinereous

Cinereous (#98817B) is a color with RGB(152, 129, 123) and HSL(12.41°, 19.08%, 59.61%). In design, it fits Muted, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Border. Its complementary color is #7B9298, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #7B9881 and #817B98. The name comes from cinereus (Latin).

  • HEX: #98817B
  • RGB: 152, 129, 123
  • HSL: 12.41°, 19.08%, 59.61%
  • Style: Muted, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Background, Border
  • Complementary color: #7B9298
  • Triadic colors: #7B9881, #817B98
  • The name comes from cinereus (Latin).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #98817B from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Muted Warm
Use case
Text Background Border

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #88887A
Protanopia #84847B
Tritanopia #998080
Achromatopsia #868686

Frequently Asked Questions

Cinereous (#98817B) is a color with RGB(152, 129, 123) and HSL(12.41°, 19.08%, 59.61%).

#98817B pairs strongly with #7B9298 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#98817B is suitable for Text, Background, Border and works well with Muted, Warm styles.

The name Cinereous is linked to cinereus from Latin, meaning ash-colored, made of ashes.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word cinereus
Meaning ash-colored, made of ashes
Language Latin
First Recorded Use 17th Century

History

The word "cinereous" derives directly from the Latin 'cinereus', which itself comes from 'cinis' (ashes). It entered English primarily as a scientific and descriptive term, particularly in natural history, to describe the ash-gray color of various animals (like birds or mammals) or plants. Its usage has always been somewhat specialized, not entering common everyday vocabulary.

First Recorded Use

1650-1660 (approximate, earliest known printed use)

Cultural Associations

While not a common word in everyday speech, 'cinereous' is recognized and used within specific scientific fields, particularly ornithology and botany, to precisely describe a particular shade of gray. Its use evokes a sense of scientific accuracy and detailed observation rather than poetic or emotional connotations. It's a technical descriptor.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #98817B;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #98817B;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #98817B;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #98817B,
        #84A4AC
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #98817B,
        #84A4AC
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$cinereous: #98817B;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cinereous-r: 152;
$cinereous-g: 129;
$cinereous-b: 123;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $cinereous;
    color: rgba($cinereous-r, $cinereous-g, $cinereous-b, 0.8);
}