Stormy Bay
Also known as: Sliding , 5-Masted Preußen , Grey Mist , Veranda Charm
Part of the cyan family, Stormy Bay pairs a soft base with a cool and clear presence. It belongs in tech interfaces and water themes. Stormy Bay plays well with pink tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 9.13:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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 cyan 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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Stormy Bay
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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 Stormy Bay 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 2.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.13:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Stormy Bay background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Stormy Bay
Stormy Bay with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stormy Bay
Stormy Bay triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ether #98B2B4 · ΔE 1.8
- Cool #96B3B3 · ΔE 2.6
- Casper #AAB5B8 · ΔE 5.1
- Wild Life #A5C1C0 · ΔE 5.1
- Summit #8BB6B8 · ΔE 6.0
- Pigeon #A9AFAA · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Stormy Bay is closest to Grey Sheep .
FAQ
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 pink 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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