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Storm Cloud (#4F5D75)

Luminance: 11% · Nearest standard name: Storm Cloud

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STORM CLOUD
#4F5D75
rgb(79, 93, 117) · hsl(218°, 19%, 38%)
HEX#4F5D75
RGB79, 93, 117
HSL218°, 19%, 38%
HSV / HSB218°, 32%, 46%
CMYK (Print)32%, 21%, 0%, 54%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#4F5D75#73664E

Analogous

#4E6E73#4F5D75#534E73

Triadic

#4F5D75#734E5C#5C734E

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)6.66:1

Sample text rendered with #4F5D75 on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)2.68:1

Sample text rendered with #4F5D75 on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Storm Cloud (#4F5D75)

Storm Cloud (#4F5D75) is a distinct shade within the Blue chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 11% and a cool color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#4F5D75
RGB Space79, 93, 117
HSL Values218°, 19%, 38%
HSV / HSB218°, 32%, 46%
CMYK Ink32%, 21%, 0%, 54%
TemperatureCool

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Storm Cloud

Geometric intervals calculated from #4F5D75 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#73664E

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Storm Cloud with its polar opposite (#73664E) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#4E6E73 · #534E73

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Storm Cloud for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#73534E · #6E734E

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Storm Cloud, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#734E5C · #5C734E

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#734E6E · #73664E · #4E7353

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Storm Cloud

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Structural Surface & Border Tone (30% Volume)

Because of its muted, low-chroma saturation (19%), Storm Cloud (#4F5D75) excels as a secondary surface color for container cards, table borders, navigation sidebars, and divider strokes.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

This color projects authority, intelligence, and calm dependability. Universally trusted across enterprise software and fintech products.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, Healthcare, Cloud Infrastructure. Combining Storm Cloud with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Storm Cloud

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-4f5d75: #4F5D75;
  --color-4f5d75-rgb: 79, 93, 117;
  --color-4f5d75-hsl: 218deg 19% 38%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '4f5d75': '#4F5D75',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Storm Cloud (#4F5D75)

Authoritative answers covering Storm Cloud color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Storm Cloud (#4F5D75)?
Storm Cloud is defined by the HEX code #4F5D75. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:79, G:93, B:117. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:218°, Saturation:19%, Lightness:38%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 218°, 32%, 46%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:32%, M:21%, Y:0%, K:54%.
Does Storm Cloud (#4F5D75) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Storm Cloud achieves a contrast ratio of 6.66:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 2.68:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Storm Cloud (#4F5D75)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #4F5D75 is #73664E. When placed side-by-side, #4F5D75 and #73664E create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Storm Cloud in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
Because of its muted, low-chroma saturation (19%), Storm Cloud (#4F5D75) excels as a secondary surface color for container cards, table borders, navigation sidebars, and divider strokes.
How can I copy and export Storm Cloud into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Storm Cloud in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #4F5D75; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Storm Cloud using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Storm Cloud (#4F5D75) belong to?
Storm Cloud belongs to the Blue family (Cool spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Blue Color Guide.