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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- Silverfish#8D95AA · ΔE 2.0
- Sailing#869CBB · ΔE 3.6
- Dusky Mood#979BA8 · ΔE 4.7
- Blank Stare#8B9CAC · ΔE 4.9
- Machinery#9999AA · ΔE 5.4
- Dark Ages#9698A3 · ΔE 5.7
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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