Murmur
Also known as: Infusion , Pale Loden , Celadon Glaze , Fountain Foam
As a pale take on gray, Murmur carries neutral and understated energy that suits minimal interfaces and architecture. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 13.18:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Murmur color codes
- HEX
- #C7CFC7
- RGB
- rgb(199, 207, 199)
- RGBA
- rgba(199, 207, 199, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 8%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(120, 4%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 0%, 4%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(82.3 -3.9 3.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.6% 0.014 145.5)
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 green 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: lightgray #D3D3D3 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 9018: Papyrus white #CFD3CD · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Murmur 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: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- 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 Murmur
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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 Murmur 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 1.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.18:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Murmur background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Murmur
Murmur with its complement
Soft neighbors of Murmur
Murmur triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Luna #D4D8CE · ΔE 3.0
- Sterling #D1D4D1 · ΔE 3.9
- Light Grey #D8DCD6 · ΔE 3.9
- Kefir #D5D5CE · ΔE 4.2
- Fog #D6D7D2 · ΔE 4.4
- Alaska #DADAD1 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Murmur is closest to Pastel Day .
FAQ
Murmur FAQs
What color is Murmur?
Murmur is a light gray with the hex code #C7CFC7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 120°, 8% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Murmur?
The hex code for Murmur is #C7CFC7. In RGB it's rgb(199, 207, 199), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 0%, 4%, 19%).
What colors go well with Murmur?
Murmur pairs naturally with gray 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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