Cosmic
Also known as: Winter Dusk, A Stitch in Time, Soul Sister, Filtered Light
A gentle blue with a calm and trustworthy character, Cosmic works beautifully for finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. A yellow counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 10.84:1 on black clears AA.
Cosmic color codes
- HEX
- #B8B9CB
- RGB
- rgb(184, 185, 203)
- RGBA
- rgba(184, 185, 203, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(237, 15%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(237, 9%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(9%, 9%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(75.5 2.3 -9.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.1% 0.025 283.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightsteelblue#B0C4DE · ΔE 7.9
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 10.6 · 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 Cosmic works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, 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: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Cosmic
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cosmic 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 1.94:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cosmic background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cosmic
Cosmic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cosmic
Cosmic triad
Similar colors
- Blue Haze#BDBACE · ΔE 2.2
- Arctic Ice#B6BDD0 · ΔE 2.8
- Ghost#C0BFC7 · ΔE 4.5
- Sailor Boy#AEBBD0 · ΔE 5.2
- Plein Air#B9C4D2 · ΔE 6.1
- Microchip#BABCC0 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cosmic is closest to Ash.
Cosmic FAQs
What color is Cosmic?
Cosmic is a light blue with the hex code #B8B9CB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 237°, 15% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cosmic?
The hex code for Cosmic is #B8B9CB. In RGB it's rgb(184, 185, 203), and in CMYK it's cmyk(9%, 9%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Cosmic?
Cosmic pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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