Grauzone
Also known as: Lake Winnipeg , Favourite Jeans , Silver Skate , Pewter Blue
Expect cool and professional associations from Grauzone, a soft blue suited to finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Match it with orange accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.88:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Grauzone color codes
- HEX
- #85A3B2
- RGB
- rgb(133, 163, 178)
- RGBA
- rgba(133, 163, 178, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(200, 23%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(200, 25%, 70%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 8%, 0%, 30%)
- LAB
- lab(65.1 -8.1 -11.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.8% 0.040 229.7)
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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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 9.6
- RAL 7001: Silver grey #8F999F · ΔE 6.9 · 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 Grauzone 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 Grauzone
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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 Grauzone 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 2.67:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.88:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Grauzone background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Grauzone
Grauzone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grauzone
Grauzone triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Equanimity #83A9B3 · ΔE 4.1
- Serene Sea #78A7C3 · ΔE 4.8
- Blank Stare #8B9CAC · ΔE 4.9
- Open Seas #83AFBC · ΔE 5.1
- Cavolo Nero #72939E · ΔE 5.9
- High Tide #85A6C8 · ΔE 7.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grauzone is closest to Sombrero .
FAQ
Grauzone FAQs
What color is Grauzone?
Grauzone is a medium blue with the hex code #85A3B2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 200°, 23% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Grauzone?
The hex code for Grauzone is #85A3B2. In RGB it's rgb(133, 163, 178), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 8%, 0%, 30%).
What colors go well with Grauzone?
Grauzone pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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