Grauzone
Also known as: Lake Winnipeg, Favourite Jeans, Silver Skate, Pewter Blue
Grauzone sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle blue that feels cool and professional. Try it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Grauzone
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.67:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.88:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Grauzone background: #000000
Palettes featuring Grauzone
Grauzone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grauzone
Grauzone triad
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.
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 red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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