Nebulous
Also known as: Elegant Ice, Studio Mauve, Queen Anne Lilac, Japanese Poet
A muted gray with a balanced and versatile character, Nebulous works beautifully for minimal interfaces and architecture. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.98:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Nebulous color codes
- HEX
- #C4B9B8
- RGB
- rgb(196, 185, 184)
- RGBA
- rgba(196, 185, 184, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(5, 9%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(5, 6%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(76.0 3.9 2.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.5% 0.013 23.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 7.8 · 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 Nebulous works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Nebulous
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Nebulous 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 1.91:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.98:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Nebulous background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nebulous
Nebulous with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nebulous
Nebulous triad
Similar colors
- Rose Ashes#B5ACAB · ΔE 3.8
- Dim#C8C2BE · ΔE 3.8
- Taupedo#BAAEA8 · ΔE 4.0
- Cold Turkey#CAB5B2 · ΔE 4.0
- Silver-Tongued#CDC7C7 · ΔE 4.0
- Mothy#CEBBB3 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nebulous is closest to Casper.
Nebulous FAQs
What color is Nebulous?
Nebulous is a light gray with the hex code #C4B9B8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 5°, 9% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nebulous?
The hex code for Nebulous is #C4B9B8. In RGB it's rgb(196, 185, 184), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 23%).
What colors go well with Nebulous?
Nebulous pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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