# Neutrals
## How they are used
Neutrals are used to provide utility and hierarchy without competing with our core and secondary colors.
At CoinGecko, we also distinguish between neutrals that should be used on light backgrounds (Light Neutrals) and those that should be used on dark backgrounds (Dark Neutrals).
This is so we can:
1. Maintain a high level of accessibility while still ensuring our color palettes are cohesive
2. Don't create compositions that clash with other elements in an unpleasant manner.
{% hint style="warning" %}
Avoid combining neutrals from both the Light & Dark palettes. Stick to one set depending on the whether you're using them on a white (Moon Light) or dark (Moon Night) background.
{% endhint %}
{% hint style="info" %}
Please note that CMYK colors are a best estimate only (for printing applications). Always request for print samples and verify physically before placing large orders of items.
{% endhint %}
## Light Neutrals
Used these hues on white (Moon Light) backgrounds to create hierarchy
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|---|
| Moon Dust 10 | Hex: #0F172A | CMYK: 64,45,0,84 | Moon Dust 10.png |
| Moon Dust 9 | Hex: #1E293B | CMYK: 49,31,0,77 | Moon Dust 09.png |
| Moon Dust 8 | Hex: #334155 | CMYK: 40,24,0,67 | Moon Dust 08.png |
| Moon Dust 7 | Hex: #475569 | CMYK: 32,19,0,59 | Moon Dust 07.png |
| Moon Dust 6 | Hex: #64748B | CMYK: | Moon Dust 06.png |
| Moon Dust 5 | Hex: #94A3B8 | CMYK: 20,11,0,28 | Moon Dust 05.png |
| Moon Dust 4 | Hex: #CBD5E1 | CMYK: 10,5,0,12 | Moon Dust 04.png |
| Moon Dust 3 | Hex: #EFF2F5 | CMYK: 2,1,0,4 | Moon Dust 03.png |
| Moon Dust 2 | Hex: #F1F5F9 | CMYK: 3,2,0,2 | Moon Dust 02.png |
| Moon Dust 1 | Hex: #F8FAFC | CMYK: 2,1,0,1 | Moon Dust 01.png |
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## Dark Neutrals
Used these hues on dark (Moon Night) backgrounds to create hierarchy.
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|---|
| Star Dust 10 | Hex: #0D1217 | CMYK: 43,22,0,91 | Star Dust 10.png |
| Star Dust 9 | Hex: #1B232D | CMYK: 40,22,0,82 | Star Dust 09.png |
| Star Dust 8 | Hex: #212D3B | CMYK: 44,24,0,77 | Star Dust 08.png |
| Star Dust 7 | Hex: #384A61 | CMYK: 42,24,0,62 | Star Dust 07.png |
| Star Dust 6 | Hex: #4A6382 | CMYK: 43,24,0,49 | Star Dust 06.png |
| Star Dust 5 | Hex: #5D7CA2 | CMYK: 43,23,0,36 | Star Dust 05.png |
| Star Dust 4 | Hex: #7D96B5 | CMYK: 31,17,0,29 | Star Dust 04.png |
| Star Dust 3 | Hex: #8EA3BE | CMYK: 25,14,0,25 | Star Dust 03.png |
| Star Dust 2 | Hex: #BECBDA | CMYK: 13,7,0,15 | Star Dust 02.png |
| Star Dust 1 | Hex: #DFE5EC | CMYK: 6,3,0,7 | Star Dust 01.png |
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