Nebulous
Also known as: Elegant Ice , Studio Mauve , Queen Anne Lilac , Japanese Poet
Few grays feel this muted. Nebulous leans neutral and balanced and versatile, which points it toward 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.
Reference
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)
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 red 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 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, 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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nebulous
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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 Nebulous 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 1.91:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.98:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Nebulous background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nebulous
Nebulous with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nebulous
Nebulous triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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