Marsh Fog

Also known as: Misty Lake, Apothecary Jar, Transparent White, New Moss

A gentle green with a calm and balanced character, Marsh Fog works beautifully for eco packaging and finance apps. Match it with pink accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.05:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Marsh Fog color codes

HEX
#C6D8C7
RGB
rgb(198, 216, 199)
RGBA
rgba(198, 216, 199, 1)
HSL
hsl(123, 19%, 81%)
HSV
hsv(123, 8%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 0%, 8%, 15%)
LAB
lab(84.6 -8.6 6.2)
OKLCH
oklch(86.4% 0.030 146.9)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

subtle green undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: honeydew#F0FFF0 · ΔE 8.8
  • RAL 9018 — Papyrus white#CFD3CD · ΔE 7.5 · 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 Marsh Fog 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: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
  • 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 Marsh Fog

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Marsh Fog 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 1.49:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 14.05:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Marsh Fog background: #000000

Palettes featuring Marsh Fog

Marsh Fog with its complement

Soft neighbors of Marsh Fog

Marsh Fog triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Marsh Fog is closest to Matt Lilac.

Marsh Fog FAQs

What color is Marsh Fog?

Marsh Fog is a light green with the hex code #C6D8C7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 123°, 19% saturation, and 81% lightness.

What is the hex code for Marsh Fog?

The hex code for Marsh Fog is #C6D8C7. In RGB it's rgb(198, 216, 199), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 0%, 8%, 15%).

What colors go well with Marsh Fog?

Marsh Fog pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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