Silverfish
Also known as: Dusty Heather, Moon Veil, Cool Grey, Blueberry Buckle
Silverfish brings a calm and trustworthy feel to any palette. This soft blue is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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: 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Silverfish
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.99:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.01:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Silverfish background: #000000
Palettes featuring Silverfish
Silverfish with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silverfish
Silverfish triad
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.
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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