Thundercloud
Also known as: Winter in Paris , Arctic , Hammock , Puddle Jumper
Thundercloud brings a cool and clear feel to a palette. This medium cyan suits tech interfaces and water themes. Thundercloud plays well with red tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.32:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Thundercloud color codes
- HEX
- #698589
- RGB
- rgb(105, 133, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(105, 133, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(187, 13%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(187, 23%, 54%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 46%)
- LAB
- lab(53.5 -9.6 -5.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.6% 0.032 207.0)
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 cyan 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: slategray #708090 · ΔE 8.7
- RAL 7000: Squirrel grey #7E8B92 · ΔE 7.0 · 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 Thundercloud works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Thundercloud
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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 Thundercloud 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 3.95:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.32:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Thundercloud background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Thundercloud
Thundercloud with its complement
Soft neighbors of Thundercloud
Thundercloud triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Arctic #648589 · ΔE 1.5
- Gothic #698890 · ΔE 2.1
- Blue Blood #6B7F81 · ΔE 3.0
- Catfish #657D82 · ΔE 3.2
- Horizon #648894 · ΔE 3.7
- Armour #74857F · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Thundercloud is closest to Hemp .
FAQ
Thundercloud FAQs
What color is Thundercloud?
Thundercloud is a medium cyan with the hex code #698589. In HSL terms it has a hue of 187°, 13% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Thundercloud?
The hex code for Thundercloud is #698589. In RGB it's rgb(105, 133, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 46%).
What colors go well with Thundercloud?
Thundercloud pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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