Thundercloud
Also known as: Winter in Paris, Arctic, Hammock, Puddle Jumper
Part of the cyan family, Thundercloud pairs a medium base with a clean and modern presence — ideal for modern branding and tech interfaces. Thundercloud plays well with red tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.32:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Thundercloud
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.95:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.32:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Thundercloud background: #000000
Palettes featuring Thundercloud
Thundercloud with its complement
Soft neighbors of Thundercloud
Thundercloud triad
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 Opium.
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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