COLOR
#C2C9D2
≈ Steel Mist
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On white
Aa
1.67:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
10.48:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(10.48:1)
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Normal vision#C2C9D2
Protanopia#C6C9D2
Deuteranopia#C4C8D2
Tritanopia#BECBCC
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Colors that go with Steel Mist
Steel Mist sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Steel Mist — meaning & where to use it
Steel Mist is a light, airy blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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