Stormy Bay

Also known as: Sliding, 5-Masted Preußen, Grey Mist, Veranda Charm

Stormy Bay sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a muted cyan that feels cool and clear. Try it in tech interfaces and water themes. Stormy Bay plays well with red tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 9.13:1 on black clears AA.

Stormy Bay color codes

HEX
#9AAFAF
RGB
rgb(154, 175, 175)
RGBA
rgba(154, 175, 175, 1)
HSL
hsl(180, 12%, 65%)
HSV
hsv(180, 12%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 31%)
LAB
lab(69.8 -7.5 -2.6)
OKLCH
oklch(73.8% 0.023 196.7)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 8.9
  • RAL 7040 — Window grey#9DA3A6 · ΔE 7.1 · 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 Stormy Bay works

  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
  • Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Stormy Bay

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Stormy Bay 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 2.30:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 9.13:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Stormy Bay background: #000000

Palettes featuring Stormy Bay

Stormy Bay with its complement

Soft neighbors of Stormy Bay

Stormy Bay triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Stormy Bay is closest to Grey Sheep.

Stormy Bay FAQs

What color is Stormy Bay?

Stormy Bay is a medium cyan with the hex code #9AAFAF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 12% saturation, and 65% lightness.

What is the hex code for Stormy Bay?

The hex code for Stormy Bay is #9AAFAF. In RGB it's rgb(154, 175, 175), and in CMYK it's cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 31%).

What colors go well with Stormy Bay?

Stormy Bay pairs naturally with red 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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