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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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.
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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