Fog
Also known as: Modern Monument , Cool Vapour , Quiet Dew , Silver Tradition
With its neutral undertone, Fog (#D6D7D2) comes across as quiet and sophisticated. Designers reach for it in minimal interfaces and architecture. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 14.51:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Fog color codes
- HEX
- #D6D7D2
- RGB
- rgb(214, 215, 210)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 215, 210, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(72, 6%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(72, 2%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(85.8 -1.0 2.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.7% 0.007 115.7)
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 warm
subtle green 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: lightgray #D3D3D3 · ΔE 2.9
- RAL 9018: Papyrus white #CFD3CD · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Fog 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: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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 Fog
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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 Fog 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 1.45:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.51:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Fog background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fog
Fog with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fog
Fog triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Kefir #D5D5CE · ΔE 1.1
- Sterling #D1D4D1 · ΔE 1.5
- Concrete #D2D1CD · ΔE 1.8
- Light Grey #D8DCD6 · ΔE 1.9
- Alaska #DADAD1 · ΔE 2.0
- Ghosted #E2E0DC · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fog is closest to Salt-N-Pepa .
FAQ
Fog FAQs
What color is Fog?
Fog is a light gray with the hex code #D6D7D2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 72°, 6% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fog?
The hex code for Fog is #D6D7D2. In RGB it's rgb(214, 215, 210), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 16%).
What colors go well with Fog?
Fog pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Fog : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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