Tempest
Also known as: Stonewash , Country Blue , Your Shadow , Top Shelf
On screen, Tempest registers as steady and dependable: a medium blue at home in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Match it with brown accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.53:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Tempest color codes
- HEX
- #79839B
- RGB
- rgb(121, 131, 155)
- RGBA
- rgba(121, 131, 155, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(222, 15%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(222, 22%, 61%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(22%, 15%, 0%, 39%)
- LAB
- lab(54.6 0.3 -14.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.0% 0.038 267.4)
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 blue 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: lightslategray #778899 · ΔE 5.4
- RAL 5014: Pigeon blue #6C7C98 · ΔE 3.8 · 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 Tempest 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 Tempest
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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 Tempest 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 3.80:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.53:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Tempest background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Tempest
Tempest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tempest
Tempest triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Stonewash #74819A · ΔE 1.5
- Bay View #6A819E · ΔE 4.8
- Sea Lion #7F8793 · ΔE 5.2
- Silverfish #8D95AA · ΔE 6.4
- Nocturnal #767D86 · ΔE 6.9
- Moon Veil #8D99B1 · ΔE 7.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tempest is closest to Antique .
FAQ
Tempest FAQs
What color is Tempest?
Tempest is a medium blue with the hex code #79839B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 222°, 15% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Tempest?
The hex code for Tempest is #79839B. In RGB it's rgb(121, 131, 155), and in CMYK it's cmyk(22%, 15%, 0%, 39%).
What colors go well with Tempest?
Tempest pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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