Stormy
Also known as: Seersucker, Soothing Breeze, Blue Heather, Ocean Drive
Stormy sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a muted blue that feels cool and professional. Try it in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Stormy plays well with orange tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.83:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Stormy color codes
- HEX
- #B0BCC3
- RGB
- rgb(176, 188, 195)
- RGBA
- rgba(176, 188, 195, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(202, 14%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(202, 10%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(10%, 4%, 0%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(75.5 -3.3 -5.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.8% 0.017 233.1)
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: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 7040 — Window grey#9DA3A6 · ΔE 7.3 · 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 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
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Stormy 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 1.94:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.83:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Stormy background: #000000
Palettes featuring Stormy
Stormy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stormy
Stormy triad
Similar colors
- Icebreaker#B7C2CC · ΔE 2.4
- Casper#AAB5B8 · ΔE 2.7
- Metallic#BCC3C7 · ΔE 3.0
- Plein Air#B9C4D2 · ΔE 4.2
- Microchip#BABCC0 · ΔE 4.3
- Rendez-Blue#ABBED0 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Stormy is closest to Moonbeam.
Stormy FAQs
What color is Stormy?
Stormy is a light blue with the hex code #B0BCC3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 202°, 14% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Stormy?
The hex code for Stormy is #B0BCC3. In RGB it's rgb(176, 188, 195), and in CMYK it's cmyk(10%, 4%, 0%, 24%).
What colors go well with Stormy?
Stormy 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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