Moon Veil

Also known as: Blueberry Buckle, Silverfish, Electric Sky, Periwinkle Blossom

As a soft take on blue, Moon Veil carries cool and professional energy that suits SaaS products and finance apps. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Moon Veil maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 7.32:1 on black clears AA.

Moon Veil color codes

HEX
#8D99B1
RGB
rgb(141, 153, 177)
RGBA
rgba(141, 153, 177, 1)
HSL
hsl(220, 19%, 62%)
HSV
hsv(220, 20%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 14%, 0%, 31%)
LAB
lab(62.9 -0.5 -14.1)
OKLCH
oklch(68.2% 0.038 264.3)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: lightslategray#778899 · ΔE 7.7
  • RAL 7001 — Silver grey#8F999F · ΔE 8.0 · 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 Moon Veil 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 Moon Veil

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Moon Veil 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 2.87:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 7.32:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Moon Veil background: #000000

Palettes featuring Moon Veil

Moon Veil with its complement

Soft neighbors of Moon Veil

Moon Veil triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moon Veil is closest to Mohalla.

Moon Veil FAQs

What color is Moon Veil?

Moon Veil is a medium blue with the hex code #8D99B1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 220°, 19% saturation, and 62% lightness.

What is the hex code for Moon Veil?

The hex code for Moon Veil is #8D99B1. In RGB it's rgb(141, 153, 177), and in CMYK it's cmyk(20%, 14%, 0%, 31%).

What colors go well with Moon Veil?

Moon Veil pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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