Moon Veil
Also known as: Blueberry Buckle , Silverfish , Electric Sky , Periwinkle Blossom
Moon Veil is a soft, gentle blue that reads as cool and professional. It earns its place in 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.
Reference
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)
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 cool
subtle blue 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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Moon Veil
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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 Moon Veil 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 2.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.32:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Moon Veil background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Moon Veil
Moon Veil with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moon Veil
Moon Veil triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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