Moonbeam
Also known as: Luxe Grey , Versatile Taupe , Light Glaze , Legendary
A muted orange with a warm and inviting character, Moonbeam works well for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.76:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Moonbeam color codes
- HEX
- #C2B8AE
- RGB
- rgb(194, 184, 174)
- RGBA
- rgba(194, 184, 174, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 14%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 10%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 10%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(75.4 2.4 6.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.8% 0.018 67.6)
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 orange 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: silver #C0C0C0 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 7044: Silk grey #BDBDB2 · ΔE 5.4 · 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 Moonbeam 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- 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 Moonbeam
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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 Moonbeam 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 1.95:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.76:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Moonbeam background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Moonbeam
Moonbeam with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moonbeam
Moonbeam triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Rampart #BCB7B1 · ΔE 2.6
- Mercurial #B6B0A9 · ΔE 3.1
- Taupedo #BAAEA8 · ΔE 3.6
- Dove #B3ADA7 · ΔE 3.9
- Dim #C8C2BE · ΔE 3.9
- Oatmeal #C9C1B1 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moonbeam is closest to Icebreaker .
FAQ
Moonbeam FAQs
What color is Moonbeam?
Moonbeam is a light orange with the hex code #C2B8AE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 14% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Moonbeam?
The hex code for Moonbeam is #C2B8AE. In RGB it's rgb(194, 184, 174), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 10%, 24%).
What colors go well with Moonbeam?
Moonbeam pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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