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Driftwood

Patinated brown-gray, color of wood worn by the sea.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Driftwood is the color of time and water combined. Its natural discoloration and imaginary texture evoke wild beaches and natural objects transformed by the elements, carrying a wabi-sabi beauty and instinctive zen.

Synonyms & nuances

bois flottégris boisdriftwoodweathered wood

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :37 (Approximate)
#ABA28B
DMC 318
Steel Gray Light
ΔE 37

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