Ether
Also known as: Powder Mill, Quiet Moment, Sliding, Mohair Soft Blue Grey
Ether is what happens when cyan turns soft and gentle. The effect is cool and clear, made for modern branding and tech interfaces. Reach for a red companion shade to give Ether maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 9.36:1 on black clears AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Ether
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.24:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.36:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Ether background: #000000
Palettes featuring Ether
Ether with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ether
Ether triad
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.
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 red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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