Venus Mist
Also known as: Prince Royal, Mid Grey, Damp Basement, Mysterious Night
Part of the gray family, Venus Mist pairs a medium base with a balanced and versatile presence — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Venus Mist
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.20:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Venus Mist background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Venus Mist
Venus Mist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Venus Mist
Venus Mist triad
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.
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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