Venus Mist
Also known as: Prince Royal , Mid Grey , Damp Basement , Mysterious Night
On screen, Venus Mist registers as balanced and versatile: a medium gray at home in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 6.20:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Venus Mist color codes
- HEX
- #5F606E
- RGB
- rgb(95, 96, 110)
- RGBA
- rgba(95, 96, 110, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(236, 7%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(236, 14%, 43%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(14%, 13%, 0%, 57%)
- LAB
- lab(41.0 1.9 -8.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.3% 0.022 282.3)
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 purple 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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 8.1
- RAL 4012: Pearl blackberry #6B6880 · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Venus Mist works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Venus 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 Venus 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 6.20:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Venus Mist background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Venus Mist
Venus Mist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Venus Mist
Venus Mist triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Smoky #605D6B · ΔE 2.2
- Alley Cat #656874 · ΔE 3.3
- Blackwater #545663 · ΔE 3.8
- Cloak Grey #605E63 · ΔE 4.6
- Excalibur #676168 · ΔE 4.6
- Freefall #565266 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Venus Mist is closest to Archaeology .
FAQ
Venus Mist FAQs
What color is Venus Mist?
Venus Mist is a medium gray with the hex code #5F606E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 236°, 7% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Venus Mist?
The hex code for Venus Mist is #5F606E. In RGB it's rgb(95, 96, 110), and in CMYK it's cmyk(14%, 13%, 0%, 57%).
What colors go well with Venus Mist?
Venus Mist pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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