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
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: 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)
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
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.53:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Tempest background: #000000
Palettes featuring Tempest
Tempest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tempest
Tempest triad
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.
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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