Stonewash
Also known as: Country Blue, Tempest, Infinity and Beyond, Searching Blue
Expect steady and dependable associations from Stonewash — a medium blue well suited to corporate branding and SaaS products. For contrast, pair it with a brown from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.35:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Stonewash color codes
- HEX
- #74819A
- RGB
- rgb(116, 129, 154)
- RGBA
- rgba(116, 129, 154, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(219, 16%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(219, 25%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 16%, 0%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(53.6 -0.6 -15.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.2% 0.041 263.5)
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: slategray#708090 · ΔE 4.8
- RAL 5014 — Pigeon blue#6C7C98 · ΔE 2.4 · 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 Stonewash 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 Stonewash
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Stonewash 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 3.93:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.35:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Stonewash background: #000000
Palettes featuring Stonewash
Stonewash with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stonewash
Stonewash triad
Similar colors
- Tempest#79839B · ΔE 1.5
- Bay View#6A819E · ΔE 3.4
- Sea Lion#7F8793 · ΔE 5.7
- Kimono#6D86B6 · ΔE 6.6
- Nocturnal#767D86 · ΔE 6.8
- Silverfish#8D95AA · ΔE 7.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Stonewash is closest to Home Brew.
Stonewash FAQs
What color is Stonewash?
Stonewash is a medium blue with the hex code #74819A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 219°, 16% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Stonewash?
The hex code for Stonewash is #74819A. In RGB it's rgb(116, 129, 154), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 16%, 0%, 40%).
What colors go well with Stonewash?
Stonewash pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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