Steel Mist
Also known as: Link Water , Light Candela , Nefarious Blue , Quarzo
Expect cool and professional associations from Steel Mist, a pale blue suited to corporate branding and SaaS products. Steel Mist plays well with orange tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 13.24:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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: 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, 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 Steel Mist
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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 Steel Mist 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 1.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.24:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Steel Mist background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Steel Mist
Steel Mist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Steel Mist
Steel Mist triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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