Blank Stare
Also known as: Urban Vibes , Gorgeous Graphite , Sonata Blue , Faded Sea
A gentle blue with a calm and trustworthy character, Blank Stare works well for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Blank Stare plays well with orange tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 7.45:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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 blue 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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blank Stare
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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 Blank Stare 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 2.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.45:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Blank Stare background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blank Stare
Blank Stare with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blank Stare
Blank Stare triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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