Tempest

Also known as: Stonewash, Country Blue, Your Shadow, Top Shelf

Quietly steady and dependable, Tempest is a cool-toned blue that earns its keep 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — 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 Tempest

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 3.80:1

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Aa — on black

contrast 5.53:1

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Best text color on a Tempest background: #000000

Palettes featuring Tempest

Tempest with its complement

Soft neighbors of Tempest

Tempest triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tempest is closest to Antique.

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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