Steel Mist
Also known as: Link Water, Light Candela, Nefarious Blue, Quarzo
A gentle blue with a cool and professional character, Steel Mist works beautifully for corporate branding and SaaS products. Steel Mist plays well with orange tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 13.24:1 on black clears AA.
Steel Mist color codes
- HEX
- #C6CEDA
- RGB
- rgb(198, 206, 218)
- RGBA
- rgba(198, 206, 218, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(216, 21%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(216, 9%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(9%, 6%, 0%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(82.4 -1.1 -7.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.9% 0.019 258.4)
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: lightgray#D3D3D3 · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Steel Mist 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 Steel Mist
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Steel Mist 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 1.59:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.24:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Steel Mist background: #000000
Palettes featuring Steel Mist
Steel Mist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Steel Mist
Steel Mist triad
Similar colors
- Steam Bath#CCD0DA · ΔE 1.9
- Plein Air#B9C4D2 · ΔE 2.9
- Blue Silk#D0DCE8 · ΔE 3.5
- Icebreaker#B7C2CC · ΔE 3.7
- Skyscraper#D3DBE2 · ΔE 3.9
- Zen#CFD9DE · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Steel Mist is closest to Greybeard.
Steel Mist FAQs
What color is Steel Mist?
Steel Mist is a light blue with the hex code #C6CEDA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 216°, 21% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Steel Mist?
The hex code for Steel Mist is #C6CEDA. In RGB it's rgb(198, 206, 218), and in CMYK it's cmyk(9%, 6%, 0%, 15%).
What colors go well with Steel Mist?
Steel Mist pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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