Blank Stare
Also known as: Urban Vibes, Gorgeous Graphite, Sonata Blue, Faded Sea
Expect calm and trustworthy associations from Blank Stare — a soft blue well suited to trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Blank Stare plays well with orange tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 7.45:1 on black clears AA.
Blank Stare color codes
- HEX
- #8B9CAC
- RGB
- rgb(139, 156, 172)
- RGBA
- rgba(139, 156, 172, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(209, 17%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(209, 19%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(19%, 9%, 0%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(63.4 -3.6 -10.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.5% 0.031 246.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightslategray#778899 · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 7001 — Silver grey#8F999F · ΔE 4.5 · 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 Blank Stare works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Blank Stare
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Blank Stare 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 2.82:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.45:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Blank Stare background: #000000
Palettes featuring Blank Stare
Blank Stare with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blank Stare
Blank Stare triad
Similar colors
- Grisaille#91979F · ΔE 4.7
- Grauzone#85A3B2 · ΔE 4.9
- Moon Veil#8D99B1 · ΔE 4.9
- Dusky Mood#979BA8 · ΔE 5.4
- Sailing#869CBB · ΔE 5.4
- Silverfish#8D95AA · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blank Stare is closest to Shiitake.
Blank Stare FAQs
What color is Blank Stare?
Blank Stare is a medium blue with the hex code #8B9CAC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 209°, 17% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blank Stare?
The hex code for Blank Stare is #8B9CAC. In RGB it's rgb(139, 156, 172), and in CMYK it's cmyk(19%, 9%, 0%, 33%).
What colors go well with Blank Stare?
Blank Stare pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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