Ether
Also known as: Powder Mill , Quiet Moment , Sliding , Mohair Soft Blue Grey
Expect cool and clear associations from Ether, a soft cyan suited to modern branding and tech interfaces. Reach for a pink companion shade to give Ether maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 9.36:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Ether color codes
- HEX
- #98B2B4
- RGB
- rgb(152, 178, 180)
- RGBA
- rgba(152, 178, 180, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(184, 16%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(184, 16%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(16%, 1%, 0%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(70.6 -8.9 -4.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.5% 0.029 202.2)
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 cool
subtle cyan 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: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 10.3
- RAL 6034: Pastel turquoise #7FB0B2 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Ether works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Ether
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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 Ether 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 2.24:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.36:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Ether background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ether
Ether with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ether
Ether triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cool #96B3B3 · ΔE 1.5
- Stormy Bay #9AAFAF · ΔE 1.8
- Wild Life #A5C1C0 · ΔE 4.3
- Summit #8BB6B8 · ΔE 4.6
- Equanimity #83A9B3 · ΔE 5.1
- Open Seas #83AFBC · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ether is closest to Grey Sheep .
FAQ
Ether FAQs
What color is Ether?
Ether is a medium cyan with the hex code #98B2B4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 184°, 16% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ether?
The hex code for Ether is #98B2B4. In RGB it's rgb(152, 178, 180), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 1%, 0%, 29%).
What colors go well with Ether?
Ether pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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