Silverfish
Also known as: Dusty Heather , Moon Veil , Cool Grey , Blueberry Buckle
Silverfish is a soft, gentle blue that reads as calm and trustworthy. It earns its place in corporate branding and SaaS products. Match it with orange accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 7.01:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Silverfish color codes
- HEX
- #8D95AA
- RGB
- rgb(141, 149, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(141, 149, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(223, 15%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(223, 17%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(17%, 12%, 0%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(61.6 0.4 -12.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.0% 0.032 269.0)
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 7.2
- RAL 7001: Silver grey #8F999F · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Silverfish 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: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- 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 Silverfish
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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 Silverfish 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 2.99:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.01:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Silverfish background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Silverfish
Silverfish with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silverfish
Silverfish triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Moon Veil #8D99B1 · ΔE 2.0
- Dusky Mood #979BA8 · ΔE 3.8
- Machinery #9999AA · ΔE 4.1
- Dark Ages #9698A3 · ΔE 4.5
- Sailing #869CBB · ΔE 5.5
- Blank Stare #8B9CAC · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silverfish is closest to Nomad .
FAQ
Silverfish FAQs
What color is Silverfish?
Silverfish is a medium blue with the hex code #8D95AA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 223°, 15% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silverfish?
The hex code for Silverfish is #8D95AA. In RGB it's rgb(141, 149, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(17%, 12%, 0%, 33%).
What colors go well with Silverfish?
Silverfish pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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